Bob Dylan
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Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman, May 24, 1941) is an American songwriter, poet, and singer. Recognized as one of the most influential songwriters of all time, Dylan has been a prominent figure in popular culture over a career spanning more than six decades. With an estimated 125 million records sold worldwide, he is one of the best-selling musicians. Dylan introduced increasingly sophisticated lyrical techniques to early 1960s folk music, incorporating literary and poetic influences
Influenced by: Woody Guthrie, Lead Belly, Hank Williams
- Active:
- 1961-present
- Scene:
- American folk tradition
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