artists who most deeply touch you

Bob Dylan. not sure i can explain how, when, or why this man has had such an impact on me. I remember when I was 13 years old, I was reading a book of songs by this guy called Bob Dylan. It blew me away. I was hearing these songs years before. My Mom used to play a lot of Peter, Paul, and Mary. After reading "A Hard Rains a gonna fall" was the time this artist deeply touched me. Have been ever since. I am still touched. Must be another one of those mental things.
I can't think of words that can explain why I feel the way I do about this man. Probably because i am so bad with words and expressing thoughts, but he could do it for me. I truly believe he is not just a genius, but the most influential artist rock has given us. And much more.

Audiogoon, I missed the plural that brucegel mentioned when he said artists. I would have never fogotten such greats as joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Emmy lou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, Ricky Lee Jones, Hendrix, Beatles, Cream. Johnny cash, peter Paul and Mary was what i was raised on. And I should not forget Bobby Darin. This was what i loved most listening to music my parents would play. My Mom is 78 years old. Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, and Johnny Cash was what this wonerful woman introduced me to. This is just a very few. I could go on till i would bore many of you, if I have not already. Classical is the one thing she would push, and push. Hated it then. I think now i can sometimes tolerate it. Thanks Mom, You may be near 80, but you were well ahead of your time.