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Todd Rundgren Discusses Taylor Swift in Interview

In an interview with Devon Ivie of Vulture, Todd Rundgren discussed Meat Loaf, Bruce Springsteen, and Taylor Swift.

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Todd Rundgren participated in an interview focusing on his career with Vulture reporter Devon Ivie. In the interview, Rundgren discussed the 1977 Meat Loaf album titled Bat Out of Hell. Rundgren expressed that he viewed this 1977 Meat Loaf record as a parody of Bruce Springsteen. Rundgren further stated that if he were to make the Meat Loaf album today, his target for the project would be Taylor Swift.

Addressing Taylor Swift directly in the interview, Rundgren said that one could argue she ruined music. In addition, Rundgren stated that Swift represents the pinnacle of mediocrity for him personally. Rundgren claimed that Swift has not done very much aside from growing her hair. Continuing his comments regarding her abilities, Rundgren asserted that Swift is not a good singer, is not a good songwriter, and is not a good dancer.

Along with these statements regarding her music and abilities, Rundgren commented on Swift's public standing and concert audience. Rundgren stated that Swift is a role model for women and for their daughters. Rundgren also noted that mothers and their daughters attend Swift's concerts together.

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