Bob Dylan, born Robert Allen Zimmerman on May 24, 1941, in Duluth, Minnesota, is an iconic figure in popular music and culture, whose career spans more than six decades. Dylan's influence on contemporary music is immeasurable, revered for his poetic lyrics, his evolution across various musical styles, and his profound impact on the American singer-songwriter tradition. Emerging in the early 1960s with songs that chronicled social issues, Dylan became a voice for change with tracks that melded the spirit of folk protest with an intellectual complexity.

His extensive discography includes landmark albums such as "The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan," "Highway 61 Revisited," and "Blood on the Tracks." A Nobel Prize laureate in Literature, Dylan's mastery of verse and composition has won him a multitude of awards, including multiple Grammys and an Academy Award. His recent works, like the critically acclaimed album "Rough and Rowdy Ways" and the archival releases under "The Bootleg Series," continue to add new facets to his enduring legacy. Bob Dylan's ceaselessly creative spirit is evidenced by live recordings like those from the Budokan in 1978, capturing his ongoing reinvention and the magic of his performances across diverse international stages.

Genres

Classic Rock

Country Rock

Folk

Folk Rock

Rock

Roots Rock

Singer-songwriter

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Latest Release

The 1974 Live Recordings Sampler

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Album - 20 Tracks - Released September 20, 2024