The Hero Bob Dylan By Dave Leach

Overview Dylan’s Early Life Dylan’s Early Life His Early Music Career His Early Music Career Dylan’s Topical Songs Dylan’s Topical Songs Why He is a Hero Why He is a Hero

Dylan’s Childhood Born Robert Allen Zimmerman in 1941 in Minnesota. Born Robert Allen Zimmerman in 1941 in Minnesota. Started music career at a very early age. Started music career at a very early age. Quote in high school year book was to “join Little Richard.” Quote in high school year book was to “join Little Richard.”

Teenage Years Attended the University of Minnesota till 1960 when he left for New York City. Attended the University of Minnesota till 1960 when he left for New York City. Had the goal of meeting Willie Guthrie. Had the goal of meeting Willie Guthrie. Instantly plugged into the New York City music scene. Instantly plugged into the New York City music scene. By November of 1961, Dylan had a record deal. By November of 1961, Dylan had a record deal.

Early Music Career Mainly sung folk songs in the early sixties. Mainly sung folk songs in the early sixties. Inspired greatly by Woody Guthrie. Inspired greatly by Woody Guthrie. First began to write topical songs in the early sixties. First began to write topical songs in the early sixties.

Early Music Career Cont. Played at the Newport Folk Festival in Played at the Newport Folk Festival in Performed at the March on Washington in Performed at the March on Washington in Was hailed as “the most important voice of the generation” when only 25. Was hailed as “the most important voice of the generation” when only 25.

Fame After 1963 Dylan became a pop star. After 1963 Dylan became a pop star. Began to lose his interest in music. Began to lose his interest in music. Almost quite touring until he wrote “Like a Rolling Stone.” Almost quite touring until he wrote “Like a Rolling Stone.”

“Like a Rolling Stone” One of the first rock and roll songs. One of the first rock and roll songs. Nothing had ever sounded like it Nothing had ever sounded like it Rejuvenated Dylan’s love for music. Rejuvenated Dylan’s love for music.

Topical Song’s of Early Sixties Blowin’ in the Wind The Death of Emmett Till Oxford Town Only a Pawn in Their Game

Only a Pawn in Their Game A South politician preaches to the poor white man, "You got more than the blacks, don't complain. You're better than them, you been born with white skin," they explain. And the Negro's name Is used it is plain For the politician's gain As he rises to fame And the poor white remains On the caboose of the train But it ain't him to blame He's only a pawn in their game. A South politician preaches to the poor white man, "You got more than the blacks, don't complain. You're better than them, you been born with white skin," they explain. And the Negro's name Is used it is plain For the politician's gain As he rises to fame And the poor white remains On the caboose of the train But it ain't him to blame He's only a pawn in their game.

My Hero Courageous Courageous Overcomes Adversity Overcomes Adversity Influential Influential Extraordinary Extraordinary

Why Bob Dylan is a Hero Courageous: Played his own music. Courageous: Played his own music. Overcome his own problems to continue playing music. Overcome his own problems to continue playing music. Influenced an entire generation through song. Influenced an entire generation through song. An extraordinary musician and songwriter. An extraordinary musician and songwriter.