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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. 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. 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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robot_mike wrote:
Come on now, give me salvation***** <<< THIS ALBUM WILL BLOW YOUR MIND - trust me - (follow the link if you please) & and there is more where that came from **************************************************************************************************
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laionmen wrote:
THE LAYONMAN THE NEW MUSIC OF BRAZIL http://twitter.com/layonman www.myspace.com/laionmen
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mattmeetmarco wrote:
Hey Bob
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ARGBDude wrote:
Enough with sarcasms. If you have plenty of time to waste bullying other Dylan fans, why don't you bully a fella several shouts down below who said, "gay enough to be listened".
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apnadesh wrote:
@Aardvarked: Recommend me some very good hip-hop albums I might have missed in 2008 plz. Such as Eminem
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Anaryawe wrote:
Maybe there's a thing called sarcasm going on with that quote. :D I laughed myself to death (and so did half of the other audience) when I heard it. Goes well along with all those wonderfully crappy drummer-jokes he keeps telling onstage. <3
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FlyingSalt wrote:
I agree with Aardvarked, I don't know why that quote would be read before every one of his concerts since as far as I know Dylan always hated all that "voice of a generation" kind of lavish praise he received.
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russiansquares wrote:
Apnadesh is right about what is read about before each Dylan concert, but what an absolute moron otherwise.
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alvez8 wrote:
Bob Dylan eternamente!!!
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azusinc wrote:
brotherswing,,,,,,
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LGatakan wrote:
gay enough to be listened
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Thedendrites wrote:
bob dylan influences everyone. myspace.com/thedendritesmassive
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e_deslauriers wrote:
I love how if you listen to his work through the years, his voice continues to change. Listen to him in Together Through Life...what a voice.
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FlyingSalt wrote:
Never heard Dylan? what the FUCK?
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Ciacchi wrote:
no
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Phazix wrote:
bob dylan looks like andy samberg lolol
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Danepoes wrote:
I like Bob Dylan very much, especially he had an album with a siames cat. Does anybody knows which album (LP) it was?????
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LadyGore-Kitten wrote:
who we adore is...
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MegaDave89 wrote:
Never heard.
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ClickLiverpool wrote:
Bob Dylan not recognised when Knocking on Lennon's Door http://tinyurl.com/oqzxjp
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Bob Dylan
Eastlake Classic Park, Eastlake, Ohio, Cleveland, United States
1 shout
| 3 attendees
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Bob Dylan
CONSOL Energy Park, Washington, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, United States
1 shout
| 8 attendees
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14
The Bob Dylan Show
Coca-Cola Park, Allentown, pa, United States
4 shouts
| 17 attendees
News
The Bob Dylan Show Opens in Milwaukee
2 Jul 2009 | from www.bobdylan.com/news
Bob Dylan and his band played Milwaukee's Summerfest on July 1, the opening concert in this summer's tour of The Bob Dylan Show. The set featured the first-ever live performances of two songs from Bob Dylan's new album Together Through Life. …
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The Never Ending Pool is closed for the 2009 U.S. summer tour. Follow the leaders!
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Watch the official short film for "Beyond Here Lies Nothin'"
12 May 2009 | from www.bobdylan.com/news
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