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Timothée Chalamet revealed that he spent six figures of his own money to fund a Dylan rarities performance on Saturday Night Live, underscoring his commitment to delivering a Dylan-inspired set on the show.
Lucinda Williams discusses her first explicitly political album, Worlds Gone Wrong, a fiery critique of Trump-era chaos that situates current events in American history. Inspired by Bob Dylan and the Staple Singers, and recounting a meeting with Dylan, the record includes a Big Thief collaboration on 'Low Life' and a Marley cover featuring Mavis Staples, with Williams insisting the songs are messages she’s compelled to deliver onstage.
Bob Dylan describes Willie Nelson in poetic terms in a new profile, highlighting his legendary status, kindness, and connection to nature, emphasizing Nelson's unique and enduring influence in country music and beyond.
Bob Dylan returned to the Farm Aid stage in Minneapolis for its 40th anniversary, performing a selection of his 1960s songs in a rare, professionally filmed and livestreamed set, with notable appearances by Neil Young and Willie Nelson.
Farm Aid's 40th benefit concert in Minneapolis featured legendary musicians like Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, and Neil Young, aiming to raise awareness and funds for noncorporate U.S. farmers facing economic challenges such as funding freezes and tariffs.
Farm Aid 40 in Minneapolis was a historic 12-hour concert featuring notable performances by Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, and other artists, highlighting Minnesota's local talent and political activism, with a focus on supporting American farmers and promoting unity through music.
Farm Aid 40, a 40th anniversary music festival supporting U.S. farmers, features performances by artists like Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Neil Young, and John Mellencamp. The event is streamed online via Sling and YouTube, with CNN broadcasting the show on TV. The festival aims to raise funds for agricultural initiatives and runs from Minneapolis on September 20, 2024.
Farm Aid 40's set times have been revealed, with Bob Dylan scheduled for a 35-minute performance at 9:22 p.m., making it a late night event at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, which will run until nearly midnight. The lineup includes notable artists like Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, Steve Earle, and Sierra Ferrell, with tickets still available for purchase.
Farm Aid's 40th anniversary festival in Minneapolis features over 11 hours of music with notable performances from Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, and others, including surprise collaborations and a late-night schedule extension. The event's set times are available via the Farm Aid app, and attendees can expect a lively, unpredictable day of music and guest appearances.
Bob Dylan, a Minnesota native and a key figure in Farm Aid's history, will perform at Farm Aid 40 in Minneapolis, joining a lineup that includes Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, and others, to support farmers and farm-related causes.
MGK, formerly known for rap and pop-punk, has embraced a genre-agnostic approach with his new album 'Lost Americana,' inspired by a surprising endorsement from Bob Dylan and his personal journey through hardship, reinvention, and self-acceptance.
The Outlaw Music Festival featured performances by Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Wilco, and Lucinda Williams, showcasing a diverse range of American roots music. The event included a mix of classic and reimagined songs, with notable moments like Williams' powerful set and Dylan's rejuvenated voice, all set against a lively, informal festival atmosphere. The tour continues across the U.S., maintaining its status as a premier summer music event.
Bob Dylan's 1965 'Subterranean Homesick Blues' video, featuring him holding and discarding lyric cards, is considered a pioneering music video prototype that has inspired numerous imitations and tributes over the years, making it arguably the most copied music video of all time.
The 2025 Newport Folk Festival showcased a blend of political activism, tributes to Bob Dylan, diverse performances from emerging and established artists, and a focus on artist expression, with highlights including powerful sets by Public Enemy, Margo Price, and Luke Combs, as well as notable collaborations and political statements.
Bob Dylan is releasing a new art book titled Point Blank (Quick Studies) featuring around 100 drawings from 2021-2022, accompanied by prose vignettes, with some pieces related to an exhibition at London's Halcyon Gallery. The book highlights Dylan's storytelling and mood creation, and will be published on November 18 by Simon & Schuster, alongside other Dylan-related releases.