Music’s Greatest Mentors, From the Beatles to Kanye West

Kanye and Mr. Hudson. Here’s Kanye West on his latest protégé, British pop singer Mr. Hudson: “I believe [he] has the potential to be one of the most important artists of his generation.” We’ll see about that when Hudson’s album Straight No Chaser comes out later this year, but for now we’re asking a different question: Is he one of the most important protégés of his generation? Acts from the Beatles to the Beastie Boys have coached, signed, mentored, or otherwise launched baby acts as wa