I likeJulian Cope's music immensely, but don't care about his opinions re. the blues or any musical styles whatsoever. I listen and make my own judgement. All rock owes a huge debt to Muddy Waters hitting Chicago, including JC. Howling Wolf is/was a force of nature and absolutley incredible, as are Son House, Leadbelly, Robert Johnson, Elmore James, Lightning Hopkins etc etc.
Without these guys, no Elvis, Buddy Holly, Beatles, Dylan, and all the other luminaries who opened the door for all the others including Julian.. I get fed up with what's currently 'cool' or 'overfamiliar'. Great Music is Great Music. That's That.
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