Leonard Cohen

Watching him get inducted to the songwriting hall of fame, reminded me of the first time I learnt of him. It was in the 80's when SPIN magazine was truly hip. They had an article about how all these really cool artists of the day attribute this massive influence by this old guy who sang folks songs from Montreal. I had to investigate, bought the first album, The Songs of Leonard Cohen on vinyl, and once again opened my eyes to a new music. Folk music as poetry, something you can wear black to and remain cool? Who knew!? I always have the utmost respect for artists who remain steadfast to their vision over the years, and from that moment in the 80's I did for Leonard Cohen.