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Duluth MN, United States (1941 – present)
Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman on May 24, 1941 in Duluth, Minnesota) is an American musician, poet and artist whose position in popular culture is unique.
Although his career began in 1959, much of Dylan’s best known work is from the 1960s, when he became an informal documentarian and reluctant figurehead of American unrest. Some of his songs, such as “Blowin’ in the Wind” and “The Times They Are A-Changin’”, became anthems of the anti-war and civil rights movements. His song “Like A Rolling Stone”, released in July of 1965, was named “The Greatest Song of All Time” by Rolling Stone magazine in 2004, placing #1 in a list of 500 titles. Dylan remains an influential and popular artist; his most recent album of new songs, 2009’s Together Through Life, reached #1 on the charts in the US, Britain, France and several other countries.
Dylan’s early lyrics incorporated politics, social commentary, philosophy and literary influences, defying existing pop music conventions and appealing widely to the counterculture of the time. While expanding and personalizing musical styles, Dylan has shown steadfast devotion to traditions of American song, from folk and country/blues to rock and roll and rockabilly, to Gaelic balladry, even jazz, swing and Broadway.
After becoming a Christian, Dylan explored themes of faith, redemption and love while mining the gospel vein. In a few years he found an equilibrium. His last albums can be seen as new highlights in his important career.
Although his career began in 1959, much of Dylan’s best known work is from the 1960s, when he became an informal documentarian and reluctant figurehead of American unrest. Some of his songs, such as “Blowin’ in the Wind” and “The Times They Are A-Changin’”, became anthems of the anti-war and civil rights movements. His song “Like A Rolling Stone”, released in July of 1965, was named “The Greatest Song of All Time” by Rolling Stone magazine in 2004, placing #1 in a list of 500 titles. Dylan remains an influential and popular artist; his most recent album of new songs, 2009’s Together Through Life, reached #1 on the charts in the US, Britain, France and several other countries.
Dylan’s early lyrics incorporated politics, social commentary, philosophy and literary influences, defying existing pop music conventions and appealing widely to the counterculture of the time. While expanding and personalizing musical styles, Dylan has shown steadfast devotion to traditions of American song, from folk and country/blues to rock and roll and rockabilly, to Gaelic balladry, even jazz, swing and Broadway.
After becoming a Christian, Dylan explored themes of faith, redemption and love while mining the gospel vein. In a few years he found an equilibrium. His last albums can be seen as new highlights in his important career.
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youdestroyme wrote:
hahah the video for "Must Be Santa" is so funny!
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Flyinmysoup wrote:
Bob is the best.
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liilow wrote:
great songs
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rottmadgers wrote:
Self Portrait is also underrated.
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lyndsaywheeler wrote:
christmas album-awesome, video with bob in it=even better http://bit.ly/449KiL
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uberwindung wrote:
I LOVE !
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Bellmanpurdy wrote:
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5Aix07MLHE <
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wastedish wrote:
underated dylan song "god protect my child" - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrmJMoI21RY
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sweet_kenny wrote:
New video is a real trip
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sweethart5349 wrote:
Check out this vid of bobby d!! http://bit.ly/449KiL
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LieveK wrote:
let's vote a recent picture into the top pictures! http://www.last.fm/music/Bob+Dylan/+images/37676163
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mojo_coruja wrote:
romance in durango o/
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Steph3nDedaluS wrote:
Seriously uncle bob. Christmas Album? In October? Why in the world did you have to do that?
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shiva_pf wrote:
my babey ....nice.....
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Prograven wrote:
<3
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Bobby)
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MyBlackTears wrote:
x) naice
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JackJameson wrote:
Bob
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WhichOneIsPink wrote:
Yeah , mayby youre right , love and theft and modern times were just too good ;) Christmas in the heart -I must try it, if its so nice.
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LieveK wrote:
I don't really like Together Through Life either, it's not bad, it's just the previous ones were better. Christmas in the Heart is another win though, even though many people would disagree... Don't know about Down in the Groove and Shot of Love but I happen to like the Love Minus Zero on Budokai
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The Never-Before-Released Track: "California"
28 Oct 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/Bob Dylan
The never-before-released track, "California," is featured on the NCIS: The Official TV Soundtrack - Vol.2, which will hit stores November 3rd. …
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