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Bob Dylan News and Information Bob Dylan, born Robert Allen Zimmerman, was raised in the Midwest, the grandson of Jewish immigrants. At the University of Minnesota, he formed an interest in American Folk Music and started performing at coffee houses in the area, where he decided on the name Bob Dylan.

Dylan moved to New York City in 1961, and released his self-titled debut in 1962, just before officially changing his name to Robert Dylan. Many of the songs on his early albums were known as 'protest songs, as social commentary was an important element of Dylans writings. However, he also embraced humor in his songwriting - it was an important element for him. In addition to making a name for him as a poet, the album was noted for the large number of covers that came from other artists. Peter, Paul & Mary, for instance, covered "Blowin in the Wind" to make it a massive hit, bringing Dylan into the limelight.

Dylan and girlfriend Joan Baez were both well known in the Civil Rights Movement, with Baez recording many Dylan-penned tracks. His next album, "The Times They Are a-Changin" reflected the hard but hopeful times in America. Dylan seemed to be somewhat constrained by the movement, though, and his next album, "Another Side of Bob Dylan," was more light-hearted.

In time, Dylan seemed to move away from his folk roots and embrace a more electric sound. While his folk fans were upset, he was welcomed with open arms to the rock set. He also appealed to a pop audience with the 1965 single "Like a Rolling Stone." The psychedelic revolution in the last '60s was matched by Dylans reclusion after being injured in a car accident. His country inklings gave him a hit with "Lay Lady Lay," and also "Knockin on Heavens Door." After releasing several more critically-acclaimed albums, Dylan announced he was a born-again Christian in 1978 and began releasing Christian albums.

In 1984, Dylan turned to touring more heavily, although he was still releasing albums. As an icon of his industry, Dylan was always known for star-studded compilations, which continued through his joint-tours with Tom petty & The Heartbreakers and The Grateful Dead, and has been touring relatively steadily since, mostly solo.