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Bob Dylan Announces 'Americanarama' Tour with Wilco and My Morning Jacket

Jeff Giles — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:25:19 +0000

Bob Dylan has been a semi-permanent fixture on the road for so long that he really has to do something special to remind us that he’s still on tour — and that’s exactly what he’s done with his just-announced ‘Americanarama Festival of Music.’ A name like that promises ridiculous amounts of music, and the lineup [...]

What's it Like When Bob Dylan Writes About You? Alicia Keys Explains

Ken Kelley — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:25:04 +0000

So what is it like to have the legendary Bob Dylan name-check you in one of his songs? According to R&B superstar Alicia Keys, it is an honor …and just a little bit odd as well. The song in question, ‘Thunder On The Mountain’, was featured on Dylan’s 2006 record ‘Modern Times.’ In the song, [...]

Black Crowes Cover Bob Dylan's 'Tonight I'll Be Staying Here With You'

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 02:31:44 +0000

The Black Crowes recently announced a reunion tour and a new live album, and now the band have given fans their first taste of the upcoming music. The Crowes' cover of Bob Dylan's 'Tonight I'll Be Staying Here With You' is streaming at RollingStone.com.

Bob Dylan Reveals New U.S. Spring Tour Dates

Mary Ouellette — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:22:11 +0000

After the release of his thirty-fifth studio album ‘Tempest’ last September, Bob Dylan spent several months out on tour bringing his critically acclaimed live show to the masses. He must have enjoyed his time spent on the road because the icon has just revealed a handful of new dates spanning throughout the U.S.

Previously Unreleased Bob Dylan Songs Coming for Record Store Day

Jeff Giles — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 22:41:09 +0000

With Record Store Day 2013 a couple of months away, we’re starting to get a look at what’s on tap for music fans — and this year, that will include a pair of previously unreleased Bob Dylan tracks. According to Dylan’s official site, Columbia Records will be putting out a 7″ vinyl single led by [...]

20 Years Ago: Bob Dylan Plays at President-Elect Clinton's Inaugural Concert

Stephen Lewis — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:01:06 +0000

While often the focus of critics who ruminate about his lyrics, exaggerate his love interests, or question his political affiliation, Bob Dylan continuously keeps friends and foes guessing. However, in a rare move on Jan. 16, 1993 at President-Elect Bill Clinton's 1993 Inaugural Concert, Dylan outwardly and musically expressed his feelings at a political gathering.

45 Years Ago: Bob Dylan's 'John Wesley Harding' Album Released

Michael Gallucci — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 01:28:00 +0000

In mid-1966, following a whirlwind couple of years in which he became a legend and a reluctant star, Bob Dylan withdrew from the public eye. And he found a reason that was fitting of his testy image at the time: He claimed he was in a motorcycle accident, which fans still dispute to this day. Was it real? Or was it staged so that the increasingly agitated and reclusive singer-songwriter could get away from it all for a while and clear his head?

'Not Fade Away' Soundtrack Features Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan + More

Dave Lifton — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 19:11:14 +0000

Coming to select theaters on Dec. 21 is 'Not Fade Away,' a story about New Jersey teenagers who, inspired by seeing the Rolling Stones on television in 1964, form a band. The film, which was written and directed by 'Sopranos' creator David Chase, features a soundtrack comprised of many rock and rhythm-and-blues classics, and was put together by Steven Van Zandt. The soundtrack will be available on Dec. 18.

Famed Rolling Stones + Bob Dylan Photographer Ken Regan Dies

Billy Dukes — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 16:59:32 +0000

Ken Regan was on the sidelines to watch some of the most iconic sporting and rock 'n' roll events of the last 40 years. In addition to extensive coverage of the Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan, Regan covered several Olympics and Super Bowls before his death on Sunday (Nov. 25). His daughter Suzanne Regan says the cause of death was cancer.

Bob Dylan and Mark Knopfler Rock the Barclays Center in Brooklyn

Chuck Armstrong — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 18:38:05 +0000

After touring Europe together last year, Bob Dylan and Mark Knopfler joined forces and hit the road for a string of dates in the states this fall. On Nov. 22, the two legends played their final show of the tour at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. Thousands of fans f

AC/DC, Bob Dylan, Wings Recordings + More Amongst 2013 Grammy Hall of Fame Inductees

Billy Dukes — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 22:03:33 +0000

A list of 2013 Grammy Hall of Fame inductees includes plenty of songs and albums familiar to classic rock fans. Hits by AC/DC, Billy Joel, Paul McCartney & Wings, Bob Dylan and Elton John are amongst the 27 recordings chosen to be honored at the Grammy Museum. The Recording Academy made the announcement today (Nov. 21).

Bob Dylan Autographed 'Tempest' CD Sells for $3,000 on eBay

Karen 'Gilly' Laney — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 09:07:20 +0000

A Bob Dylan autograph is notoriously difficult to obtain. So when a signed copy of his new album 'Tempest’ appeared on eBay recently, the bidding went through the roof and eventually landed the seller the amazing sum of $3,000.

Bob Dylan, the Beatles + the Cars Covered By Prince During Toronto Concert

Karen 'Gilly' Laney — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:00:37 +0000

Prince paid tribute to classic rock artists Bob Dylan, the Beatles and the Cars by covering their songs during a three-plus hour performance in Toronto on Friday night (Nov. 26).

Bob Dylan and Mark Knopfler Duet on 'Forever Young'

Jeff Giles — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:25:37 +0000

Seeing Bob Dylan in concert is, as Forrest Gump might say, like a box of chocolates — you never know if you’re going to get the Bob who seems contemptuous of his audience and tired of his own songs, or the Dylan who adds to his inestimable legacy with another night of spine-tingling performances of classic songs.

Record Store Day Will Bring Mega Vinyl Releases

Jon Michaels — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:15:20 +0000

November 25, will see a number of artist taking part in Record Store Day with many special releases. Expect album reissues, new singles and some rare never before released material all on vinyl!

Included in the list of releases are box sets from The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin and, as previously reported, The Doors, each offering four seven-inch vinyl singles. Among the other special discs being issued in conjunction with the campaign are Pete Townshend's The Quadrophenia Demos 1 EP, which feature

Norah Jones, Bob Dylan and Others Collaborate on 'The Lost Notebooks of Hank Williams' [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:00:37 +0000

Bob Dylan, Alan Jackson, Merle Haggard, Norah Jones, Jack White and Sheryl Crow are just some of the performers who’ve recorded tracks for a new project entitled ‘The Lost Notebooks of Hank Williams.’

All were tasked with fleshing out and setting music to the words Williams wrote in old notebooks he carried with him — notebooks that sat in a vault for decades after the country legend’s death in 1953.

Remix Dylan And Win A Trip To Austin

Tom McCarthy — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 18:16:52 +0000

I did this earlier today and you’re gonna love it. Sony’s giving users a chance to perform a remix of the classic “Subterranean Homesick Blues” by Bob Dylan, and whoever does the best job of re-creating the song wins a trip to attend South by Southwest in Austin this March. Each of Dylan’s recorded tracks are separated for [...]