'He could very well be the Duke Ellington of Rock 'n' Roll.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The subject is compared to a legendary figure in a different genre.
- In plain terms
- He is as important in rock as Ellington was in jazz.
- What can you take from it?
- Greatness in one field can parallel greatness in another.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who defines your genre?
- What makes an artist a legend?
Another view
Comparisons across genres can be subjective or limiting.
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