Real Name:
Robert Allen Zimmerman
Born:
May 24, 1941
Birthplace:
Duluth, Minnesota
Bob Dylan Quote:
"I consider myself a poet first and a musician second. I live like a poet and I'll die like a poet."
Significant Facts About Bob Dylan:
- One of the first rock artists to inject political and social commentary into his lyrics
- His music was closely associated with the civil rights and antiwar movements of the 1960s
- His music was heavily influenced by early exposure to folk, blues, and country music
- First album, Bob Dylan was released in 1962. Most recent album, Live at The Gaslight 1962 was released in 2005.
Bob Dylan's Career History:
Regarded as one of the greatest living songwriters, his performing career began with a series of bands he put togther in high school. In 1959, he toured with Bobby Vee, playing piano. His first album was released in 1962, 48 more followed, including two in 2005. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1988. He continues to play dozens of live concerts each year.
Essential Bob Dylan CD:
[Blonde On Blonde
This was the rock genre's first double album, released in 1966, and subsequently reissued in at least ten other forms, with changes in the way the tracks were mixed. It it appealed equally to music critics and music fans.
This was the rock genre's first double album, released in 1966, and subsequently reissued in at least ten other forms, with changes in the way the tracks were mixed. It it appealed equally to music critics and music fans.
Bob Dylan Resources:
Discography
Reviews
- Dylan Comes of Age
- No Direction Home CD
- No Direction Home DVD
- Garcia Plays Dylan CD
- Chronicles Volume One book
- Masked and Anonymous movie
- Don't Look Back documentary
