I was born in December 1946 and didn’t really get into music of my own until about 1960. I still have some of those old vinyls and singles kicking around here somewhere. I liked it all, and even though my mom loved Elvis, I liked him too, even if I didn’t really “get it.” I’m so weird that I like C&W too. If it’s music, I like it.
Some things that say they are I don’t consider music these days, but that’s another discussion.
Also a great song writer....I don't remember him putting out a bad song......