Oh, Mama, Should This Really Be the End?

Soundcheck | Dec 8, 2010

Earlier this week, Wall Street Journal reporter John Jurgensen joined us to ask a provocative question from his recent story: Should Bob Dylan retire? Today: Jurgensen returns with cultural critic (and Dylan expert) Greil Marcus to revisit the issue -- and responses from our listeners.

Here's what Stephen from Brooklyn posted on our page. "I have seen him a few dozen times and saw some bombs, but over the last 12-14 years he has been stellar." Richard from NYC seemed alarmed. "I'm still adamant about starting my music and writing career at age fifty-something." talk about how much an artist's late work should figure into his or her legacy. What do you think?

Tell us: Should Bob Dylan retire? Why or why not?

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