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Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman on May 24, 1941 in Duluth, Minnesota) is an American musician, poet and artist who holds a unique place in popular culture.
Much of Dylan’s best known work is from the 1960s, when he became an informal documentarian and reluctant figurehead of American unrest, though his career began in 1959. 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 by “Rolling Stone” magazine, in 2004, as the “The Greatest Song of All Time” placing #1 in a list of 500 titles. He still 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.
Much of Dylan’s best known work is from the 1960s, when he became an informal documentarian and reluctant figurehead of American unrest, though his career began in 1959. 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 by “Rolling Stone” magazine, in 2004, as the “The Greatest Song of All Time” placing #1 in a list of 500 titles. He still 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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JoshCIVM wrote:
I was at Borders and they were playing the Christmas album.......it's atrocious. He's getting really old. But he's still responsible for some of the most glorious music ever recorded.
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ste_simpson wrote:
The whole 'Another Side...' album is brilliant.
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anajoaorosas wrote:
GOD
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EdyFTW wrote:
Desolation Row is the most wonderful song I heard in a while.
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Crln_Ccphny wrote:
i love dylan's disgusting harmonica sound [2]
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thommyrotten wrote:
does anyone have 'california' to share? :D
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audiozealot wrote:
Essay on Dylan’s “Lily, Rosemary, and the Jack of Hearts” http://bit.ly/4j7jrt
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LieveK wrote:
i love dylan's disgusting harmonica sound :D
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rminstrels wrote:
What's your favorite song that Dylan's written in the past 10 years? I gotta go with "Mississippi". http://rminstrels.blogspot.com
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dAJaro wrote:
there is always a first time for everything, hm?
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ARGBDude wrote:
eh? all my life i've met many people who think dylan's voice sucks, but never met a person who think the harmonica sound sucks
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m1xa wrote:
Does anybody have mp3 versions of the same Dylan's songs, but WITHOUT these fucking disgusting harmonica sound? will be very thankful
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wheelofsteel747 wrote:
Bob Dylan is God V2
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CHCHBLAM wrote:
Where Ma Raney and Beethoven once unwrapped their bed roll Tuba players now rehearse around the flagpole And the National Bank at a profit sells road maps for the soul To the old folks home and the college
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mushroomhats wrote:
Ma home dawg, right here
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Wixu wrote:
HE IS THE ONLY ONE.
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Pyrqe wrote:
neprejebiv
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eban_666 wrote:
Like a complete unknown, like a rolling stone ...
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WeFlyBalloons wrote:
I'm doing a re-make of the Subterranean Homesick Blues video for my media coursework :')
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Paul-Nic wrote:
There's no one quite like Bob :)
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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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"Christmas In The Heart" to be Released October 13
25 Aug 2009 | from www.bobdylan.com/news
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