Van Morrison.
It’s complicated.
Not least because he used to look like Charles Manson and now he looks like my grandfather. If he wanted to, could Van Morrison have a man killed? I bet he could. Then again, would he need to? I bet Van Morrison could beat any guy less than six feet tall in a fair fight. Does Van Morrison remember how to do the math homework he had in 12th grade (or whatever the equivalent of it is in Ireland)? I should say so. Does Van Morrison listen to his own records like Prince is reputed to do? Certainly not. Could he drink me under the table? No doubt about it. Is Van Morrison impressed with Bono? Doubtful. Could Van Morrison put away a 21 ounce steak and a fifth of scotch whiskey and then play for 3 hours? Absolutely. After whom does Bruce Springsteen dread taking the stage, even with the holy, furious wind of the E Street Band blowing at his back? Van Morrison.