Iconic Rock Star, 54, Makes a Bold Declaration About Taylor Swift
The National frontman recently made a bold declaration about , likening her to
On July 12, El País published an interview with the singer, 54, of the indie rock band—whose guitarist, , collaborated with Swift on Folklore, Evermore, Midnights and The Tortured Poets Department, in addition to her re-recorded albums.
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"She's a tremendous talent,' Berninger said of Swift, who declared in 2020 that The National was her favorite band. 'Obviously, we've gained a lot of fans thanks to our proximity to her. It's made a new generation discover my band. Taylor Swift fans understand The National. They get my lyrics.'
As El País pointed out, Swift is in two of the first three songs on Spotify's This is The Nationalplaylist.
'It's true, those three songs are more hers than mine. If you look closely, even the first one—'I Need My Girl' (2014), which we recorded before we met—could easily pass for one of her songs," Berninger told the publication. "Because—thanks to my daughter—Taylor has always been playing in my house."
Additionally, he shared that he's "admired her lyrics and melodies" for years.
"I've learned a lot from her," Berninger said of Swift. "Many people have grown up with her music," he said before making a daring comparison.
"She's John Lennon to many people, not just teenagers," he declared. "Taylor Swift is undoubtedly one of the best artists today, as well as a lovely person.'
In recent years, Berninger isn't the only one who has weighed in on Swift's impact on music. First lady Melania Trump recently shared her surprising opinion about Swift.
Even King Charles sent an unmistakable message about the "Anti-Hero" songstress. Additionally, country singer Eric Church made a shocking confession about Swift.
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Iconic Rock Star, 54, Makes a Bold Declaration About Taylor Swift first appeared on Parade on Jul 14, 2025
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