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Born in Duluth, Minn.
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Moved to Hibbing, Minn.
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Dylan's first band, Shadow Blasters
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Musical influences
Woody Guthrie (pictured), Odetta, Hank Williams, Bill Haley and the Comets, Pete Seeger, and Kingston Trio along with others. -
First album, titled Bob Dylan
Comprised of folk music written by other people. -
2nd Album, Freewheelin' Bob Dylan
Dylan composed all the songs on the album, best known are "Blowin in the Wind" and "Hard Rain." -
Dylan's 3rd album, The Times They are a Changing.
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Period: to
1960's counter culture
Timothy Leary summarizes the 60's counter culture as hippies et al.that rejected mainstream society, did not desire material things, and did not have regular jobs. Took drugs, valued peace, creativity, and dropped out of society's rat race and pursuit of money. -
Dylan got into electric guitar and entered rock music
Dylan met the Beatles and they became friends and influenced each other's music. Other groups playing Dylan's music included: Animals and Byrds. -
Formed The Band
Got married later that year to Sara Loundes. -
Motorcycle accident
Dylan had to cancell his tour. -
New album
Back to folk music--now folk rock. -
Starred in a Mexican film
Film featured Dylan's song "Knockin' on Heaven's Door."
