Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman) was born to Abram and Beatty Zimmerman in Duluth, Minnesota. His parents were part of a small but close-knit Jewish community.

The Zimmerman family moved to Hibbing, where Bob grew up. He attended high school and formed several bands, including The Golden Chords, influenced by early rock and roll and blues.

Dylan enrolled at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, where he began performing folk music and using the stage name Bob Dylan. He dropped out after one year to pursue his music career.

Dylan moved to New York City to pursue a career in music. He quickly became part of the folk music scene in Greenwich Village, performing at clubs and coffeehouses.

Bob Dylan released his debut album, 'Bob Dylan,' which included a mix of traditional folk songs and original compositions. The album marked the beginning of his influential career.

Dylan performed at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, where he sang 'Only a Pawn in Their Game' and 'When the Ship Comes In.' This solidified his reputation as a voice of the civil rights movement.

Dylan released the single 'Like a Rolling Stone,' which became a defining moment in his career and a landmark in rock music. The song's innovative sound and lyrics marked a departure from traditional folk.

Dylan embarked on a controversial world tour with an electric band, facing criticism from folk purists. Later that year, he was involved in a serious motorcycle accident, leading to a period of seclusion and reflection.

Bob Dylan was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, recognizing his profound impact on popular music and culture over the decades.

Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for 'having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition.' This marked a significant milestone, bridging the worlds of music and literature.