Which Musicians Do You Find Intimidating?

I was listening to my new Patty Griffin CD and it got me to thinking, would I go up to her at a concert and tell her how much I enjoy her work? I think the answer is no, because I might find it too scary. It's the exact opposite of someone like Arlo Guthrie, who seems like part of the folk community. Greg Brown terrifies me (but I don't know him, he could be very approachable), his wife, Iris DeMent, is very chatty in concert. Who would make your list (deservedly or not)?

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Joseph H. Jun 7, 2007, 5:38pm EDT

I met Les Claypool despite being intimidated by him. Got his autograph and such. I probably wouldn't apprach Bob Dylan, but mostly because I hear he's got some heavy duty security. I think as long as they aren't eating or taking a leak or something like that, and I am polite, I could approach any musician to tell them I admire them.

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Stevie W. Jun 7, 2007, 6:47pm EDT

Bob Dylan has a problem dealing with people in general that he doesn't know. His opening acts are often intimidated by him..
but compare him to Clapton or McCartney and I think they are much more open to new voices, thoughts, sounds and presentations.. though Dylan is a master at all those things as evidenced in his latest CD.. (BTW, review not forthcoming on Dylan because I can't get any support material from his label.. like photos and streams.)

I have talked to a great number of artists on the telephone and have no problem talking to them.. some have been exceedingly generous in time and giving of themselves. Others I have found you really have to *work* at those open ended questions to get them to the topic that makes them relax and open up.... and that can be exhausting..

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Carmen Y. Jun 7, 2007, 7:40pm EDT

I met Steve Tyrell in person....what a jerk he was! I went to one of his concerts at a small club in town. Sad to say.....I found that he was a big name dropper, rude and not very nice to his fans.

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K D. Jun 8, 2007, 10:27am EDT

I met Donnie Iris recently and he is just the nicest man to talk with. We talked about mortgages of all things! He was very laid back and unpretentious!

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Joel S. Jun 26, 2007, 1:17pm EDT

Before she hit it "big" Alison Krauss was a great conversationalist as I've spoken with her a number of times. The ones that I would find intimidating? Don Henley tops that one.

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