Bob Dylan's real name is Robert Allen Zimmerman. American rock musician, composer and poet was born on May 24, 1941. He spent his childhood in Hibbing, Minnesota. Back in school, Bob became interested only in the emerging musical style - rock and roll. But after entering the University of Minneapolis, his tastes changed to folklore, and Elvis Presley ceased to be an idol. At this time, Robert begins performing in various folk clubs, using a new pseudonym he borrowed from his favorite English poet
more
Bob Dylan's real name is Robert Allen Zimmerman. American rock musician, composer and poet was born on May 24, 1941. He spent his childhood in Hibbing, Minnesota. Back in school, Bob became interested only in the emerging musical style - rock and roll. But after entering the University of Minneapolis, his tastes changed to folklore, and Elvis Presley ceased to be an idol. At this time, Robert begins performing in various folk clubs, using a new pseudonym he borrowed from his favorite English poet Dylan Thomas.
Dylan has lived in New York since 1959. It was in this city in 1962 that he was noticed by the famous producer John Hammond. Despite the fact that the novice performer did not have good diction and did not know about the correct breathing, he uniquely possessed the harmonica and was a kind of performer. He also played an amazing acoustic guitar. In 1963 he released his first albums, The Preewheelin' Bob Dylan and The Times They Are A-Changin'. During this period, the musician began to electrify his music. Bob Dylan became so popular that his songs began to include such American stars in their concert programs.
Elvis Presley Cher, Duke Ellington and many others.
In the summer of 1966, Dylan was involved in a motorcycle accident. As a result, his ribs and neck were broken, resulting in partial paralysis and amnesia. Only a few months later, Bob began to get out of bed. Since the mid-60s, Bob Dylan has not participated in press conferences or given interviews, talking only with relatives and friends. After his absence, Bob appeared in public only in 1968. It was a concert in honor of