Bob Dylan
Influential singer-songwriter and Nobel laureate
Born
May 24th, 1941
83 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An iconic figure in music, began career in the early 1960s, blending folk, rock, and blues genres. Gained prominence with songs such as "Blowin' in the Wind" and "Like a Rolling Stone." The work often contained social and political themes. Achieved commercial success and critical acclaim, influencing numerous artists and genres. Received numerous awards, including the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2016 for the creation of new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition.
Received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2016
Performed at the 1969 Woodstock Festival
Released acclaimed albums like 'Highway 61 Revisited' and 'Blood on the Tracks'
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