Leonard Cohen's artistic inspirations were influenced by a wide range of musicians, writers, poets, and philosophies. His first love was poetry, which he found in the works of Canadian poet Irving Layton and Spanish poet Federico Garcia Lorca. The beat writers also had a lasting impact on his career. Cohen was influenced by musicians such as Bob Dylan, Judy Collins, Hank Williams, and Hank Snow, and his faith in Judaism and later study of Buddhism also played a significant role in his life and music.
Leonard Cohen: Leonard Cohen's Lonesome Heroes
Leonard Cohen's artistic vision was shaped by a diverse array of musical, literary, and philosophical influences.
