Overview
Bob Dylan (legally Robert Dylan, born Robert Allen Zimmerman, May 24, 1941) is an American singer-songwriter. Often regarded as one of the greatest songwriters of all time, Dylan has been a major figure in popular culture during a career spanning more than 60 years. Much of his most celebrated work dates from the 1960s, when songs such as "Blowin' in the Wind" (1963) and "The Times They Are a-Changin'" (1964) became anthems for the civil rights and antiwar movements. His lyrics during this period incorporated a range of political, social, philosophical, and literary influences, defying pop music conventions and appealing to the burgeoning counterculture.
Following his self-titled debut album in 1962, which comprised mainly traditional folk songs, Dylan made his breakthrough as a songwriter with the release of The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan the following year. The album features "Blowin' in the Wind" and the...
Facts
| Also performed as | Robert Milkwood ThomasTedham PorterhouseJack Frost |
| Born | 24 May 1941 (Age: 81), in Duluth |
| Area | United States |
| Years active | 67 |
| Status | Active |
| Gender | Male |
| Married to | Sara Dylan (1965-1977) Carolyn Dennis (1986-1990) |
| Involved with | |
| Siblings | David Zimmerman |
| Children | Desiree Gabrielle Dennis‐DylanJakob DylanJesse Dylan |
| Role(s) | ProducerHarmonicaGuitarAcoustic GuitarElectric GuitarOrganPianoHarpKeyboard |
| Label(s) | ColumbiaCBSLegacyMobile Fidelity Sound LabSony Records InternationalCBS/SonyHollow HornSony MusicSony RecordsCrystal Cat Records |
| Label management | Big Sky Music (label founder)Ram's Horn Music (label founder)Dwarf Music (label founder)Special Rider Music (label founder)Egyptian Records (label founder) |
