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Jakob Luke Dylan, born December 9, 1969 in New York, is the lead singer and songwriter of the rock band The Wallflowers. He is the youngest of four children born to singer-songwriter Bob Dylan and his ex-wife Sara Dylan.

It has been reported that Jakob does not like his famous father to be mentioned during interviews. This is not because of animosity between the two, as is widely assumed, but because Jakob has stated that he wants to make his own name for himself, and does not want to open doors or sell tickets by capitalizing on his family name.

The Wallflowers started out playing alongside other aspiring rockers at Canter’s delicatessen in the Fairfax District of Los Angeles. The band signed to Virgin Records and made a self-titled album, the cover of which had a picture of all the band members’ feet, and drummer Peter Yanowitz’ dog.

The debut sold poorly, however, and after they were released from Virgin Records, the band regrouped. They toured with 10,000 Maniacs, Toad The Wet Sprocket, Cracker, and The Spin Doctors, and gained and lost several band members along the way. With the help of their manager Andrew Slater, the band secured a new major label record deal with Interscope Records.

Their 1996 album Bringing Down the Horse, recorded with producer T-Bone Burnett (and including collaborations with Michael Penn, Adam Duritz, Mike Campbell, Don Heffington of Lone Justice, and Sam Phillips), yielded several singles, including “Sixth Avenue Heartache” and “One Headlight.” The album sold over four million copies, and The Wallflowers won two Grammy Awards, for Best Rock Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group and Best Rock Song.
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  • Racheq

    like father like son, really. Maybe not so groovy like Bob's music, but still good.

    Saturday evening
  • bobdylan60s

    I can't believe he doesn't have more play counts... His music is amazing. <3

    9 days ago
  • TheDarkSide73

    Like Father Like Son.. :-)

    22 days ago
  • TaureDawn

    I adore and appreciate Jakob's musical [singer/songwriter] talents. He's real or grassroots. You don't find many good musicians/songwriters these days - but Jakob has it IMHO. ♥

    last month
  • Mogguy

    Not bad.

    February 2012
  • ferrerap

    The best Dylan. ♥

    January 2012
  • sarassad

    the hottest man in the world

    December 2011
  • H0USE-MD

    I think I'll give my son the surname Dylan. Looks like these people are destined for epicness.

    November 2011
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