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Bob Dylan

24 May 1941 – present

Bob Dylan is an American singer-songwriter, author, and artist widely regarded as one of the greatest songwriters of all time. A major figure in popular culture for over six decades, his lyrics incorporated political, social, and literary influences, and he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2016.

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Born in Duluth, Minnesota
24 May 1941

Robert Allen Zimmerman, later Bob Dylan, was born in Duluth, Minnesota.

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Moved to New York City
1961

Dylan left Minnesota for New York, immersing himself in the Greenwich Village folk scene.

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Released 'The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan'
1963

The album featured 'Blowin' in the Wind' and established him as a leading songwriter.

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Released 'Highway 61 Revisited'
1965

The album included 'Like a Rolling Stone', a landmark of rock music.

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Went electric at the Newport Folk Festival
25 July 1965

Dylan's electric performance marked a controversial turning point in his career.

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Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
1988

Dylan was honored for his enduring influence on popular music.

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Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom
2012

Dylan received the highest U.S. civilian honor from President Barack Obama.

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Won the Nobel Prize in Literature
13 October 2016

Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize for creating new poetic expressions within the American song tradition.

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