Robert Zimmerman Bob Dylan Born in Hibbling Minnesota Tried to play Rock and Roll as a young man, but changed to folk Moved to Greenwich Village 12/61
Bob Dylan His 1st album produced by John Hammond does poorly Begins doing only his own songs Dylan brings more thoughtful lyrics to folk/pop music Dylan a big fan of poetry Much of his early success comes from others covering his songs Dylan does not have a great voice, and this hurts his early career
Spokesmen for a generation Dylan is called the Prince of Folk Sings songs about social issues of the day Finger pointing songs Inspires a generation of young people to action His early success will be a problem for his career later Folk will a new level of popularity
Skiffle Skiffle a mixture of American Folk and Jazz Best known skiffle artist was Lonnie Donegan Popular in the UK in the 50’s
The Quarrymen A skiffle group formed by 5 friends is called the Quarryman From Liverpool John Lennon,Paul McCartney,Pete Best, George Harrison & Stu Sutcliffe
The Bealtes John Lennon,Paul McCartney,Ringo Starr, George Harrison Brian Epstein becomes the band’s manager George Martin becomes the band’s producer Arrive in the USA on 2/7/64 and begins The British Invasion Changed pop music forever as a guitar based quartet
The Byrds Roger McGuinn and David Crosby The Byrds will be trend setters One of the early folk/rock bands Release Mr. Tambourine Man written by Dylan
Bob Dylan Dylan tours England in 1965 He is booed!!!! His style is changing and fans do not accept his new music Like A Rolling Stone, Dylan’s 1st solo hit Organist Al Kooper Booed at the Newport Folk Festival
World Tour 65-66 The back up band was the Hawks Booed everywhere Dylan wanted to try something new Dylan will disappear from view for a few years Dylan will return in 1974 as a big success
Dylan meets the Beatles Bob Dylan inspires the Beatles to push to develop more complex music As the Beatles sound becomes more complex Their fan base accepts the changes Dylan does not have the same luck Beatles last live performance 08/66 tired of the road and screaming fans
Beatles Release Sgt. Pepper in 1967 Dylan will disappear after a motorcycle accident