Bob Dylan's 82nd Birthday Celebrated with Music and Tributes.
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Legendary songwriter Bob Dylan turns 82 today. His discography has been covered by a wide range of musicians from various genres, including The Byrds, Nina Simone, Guns N' Roses, Cat Power, Jerry Garcia, Eddie Vedder, and Rage Against The Machine. Jimi Hendrix's cover of "All Along The Watchtower" has influenced the way Dylan performs the song live. Dylan's songs have been covered over 5,000 times, and he acknowledges that they have something special.
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