I disagree. To me he was overrated and most of what he produced was rubbish. Some gems in there alright but my god what dross had to be waded through to get to them.
Absolutely loved him , bought all his lp's up to and including " Diamond dogs " but the abrupt musical change wrought by " Young Americans " & " Station to station " proved too much for my pop and rock sensibilities and at that stage I had seen Dr. Feelgood live at the stadium which changed my music listening path forever