In this edition of Monday Blues, the one and only Bob Dylan has quite the story to tell.
Wikipedia - Life and Career
Wikipedia - Discography
Point of interest -
As of 1994, Bob Dylan has published eight books of drawings and paintings and his art has been on exhibit in major galleries.
Genres considered - Folk, Blues, Rock, Gospel, Country, Traditional Pop, Vocal Jazz
Iconic songs during the Civil Rights and Anti-War Movement:
"Blowin' in the Wind" (1963)
"The Times They Are a-Changin" (1964)
1960s Influences - Political, Social, Philosophical, Literary
Honors -
Over 100 million records sold
- One of the best-selling music artists of all time
10 Grammy Awards
Golden Globe Award
Academy Award
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
Songwriters Hall of Fame
Polar Music Prize (2000)
Pulitzer Prize special citation (2008)
Presidential Medal of Freedom (2012)
Nobel Prize in Literature (2016)*
*First musician to be awarded the Literature Prize
Time 100: The Most Important People of the Century
No. 1 on Rolling Stone's list of 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time (2015)
Bob Dylan's career has spanned several decades from the 20th Century into the 21st Century, with his debut album in 1962 (Bob Dylan) to his most recent album in 2020 (Rough and Rowdy Ways) and 37 albums in between.
Dylan's musical history alone is to great extent, so follow the Wikipedia links above. His honors are truly impressive, from entertainment to international and three inductions.
Bob Dylan's influence in American culture at a time where national peace was needed is admirable...
...I will conclude this Monday Blues Spotlight on Bob Dylan with one word - "admirable."
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