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The greates musicians - Bob Dylan: Rebel, Visionary, and the Electrification of Folk Music

The Greatest Ever

We dive deep into the world of Bob Dylan—from his early days in Greenwich Village to the electrifying moment that shook a generation.
We explore how Dylan transformed folk music, broke boundaries, and navigated the tensions between tradition and innovation.

With excerpts from Robert Shelton’s biography No Direction Home and the documentary How Bob Dylan Catapulted Folk Music, we gain rich insights into how Dylan’s artistry mirrored the cultural and political upheavals of the 1960s.

From protest ballads to the raw energy of rock, we uncover how Dylan redefined musical boundaries and inspired a new era of artists. Join us on this journey through Dylan’s life, music, and relentless evolution.

Links to the main sources used in this episode:
Chronicles: Volume One by Bob Dylan
Dylan Goes Electric!: Newport, Seeger, Dylan, and the Night That Split the Sixties by Elijah Wald
No Direction Home: The Life and Music of Bob Dylan by Robert Shelton 

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