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Bob Dylan Performs At The 21st Annual Feis Music Festival Pictures

Jun 21, 2011, 18:36 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event Bob Dylan Performs AtThe 21st Annual Feis Music Festival. ... more

Bob Dylan: Don't Look Back – Blu-ray Review

Apr 25, 2011, 15:14 GMT

D.A. Pennebaker’s seminal 1967 rock doc about Bob Dylan’s ’65 tour across Britain makes it to Blu-ray with a healthy supply of features and solid high-def stats. No doubt an interesting look at a slice of musical history and a music icon, but I still think Dylan’s intangible personality thankfully remains a mystery.

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Clamour grows for singer Bob Dylan to be awarded Nobel (Feature)

Sep 21, 2009, 2:08 GMT

Stockholm - Demands for the US singer-songwriter Bob Dylan to be awarded the highest prize in literature, the Nobel Prize, is growing - with one Danish professor outing herself as one of his backers in a newspaper on Sunday. ... more

Rock legend Dylan mistaken for down-and-out

Aug 15, 2009, 15:34 GMT

New York - Rock troubadour Bob Dylan was stopped by police in New Jersey after locals reported an unkempt man wandering around a rundown neighbourhood, it emerged Saturday. ... more

Bob Dylan's Paul McCartney summer duet

May 26, 2009, 9:10 GMT

Bob Dylan and Sir Paul McCartney will work together this summer. ... more

Bob Dylan's secret Lennon Liverpool visit

May 12, 2009, 9:45 GMT

Bob Dylan went unrecognised during a trip to John Lennon's home. ... more

Bob Dylan lands No. 1 debut with ‘Together Through Life’

May 8, 2009, 12:42 GMT

Music icon Bob Dylan’s new studio album ‘Together Through Life’ has given the legendary singer a No. 1 debut on the U.S. and UK album charts. ... more

Bob Dylan's McCartney ambition

May 7, 2009, 9:10 GMT

Bob Dylan wants to duet with Sir Paul McCartney. ... more

Bob Dylan pens musical

Apr 30, 2009, 4:00 GMT

Bob Dylan is writing a musical. ... more

Bob Dylan hitting the road with Willie Nelson and John Mellencamp

Apr 29, 2009, 13:53 GMT

Bob Dylan has announced plans to hit the road for a summer ballpark concert tour that will see the legendary singer/songwriter joined by country music icon Willie Nelson and rocker John Mellencamp. The tour will make the second time in 24 years the three performers have shared a stage. ... more

Bob Dylan's imperfect music

Apr 25, 2009, 8:00 GMT

Bob Dylan claims he's never written a 'perfect' song. ... more

New Bob Dylan studio album to be released April 28th

Mar 18, 2009, 15:28 GMT

Music icon Bob Dylan is scheduled to release his latest studio album, ‘Together Through Life,’ on April 28th from Columbia Records. The album is Dylan’s first new studio release since 2006. ... more

Rich people problems: Bob Dylan's Malibu neighbors complain of stench

Mar 18, 2009, 5:00 GMT

Bob Dylan's neighbors claim a portable toilet on the singer's property is releasing toxic fumes. ... more

Bob Dylan's Malibu stink

Mar 16, 2009, 14:45 GMT

Bob Dylan's home is causing a stink in Malibu. ... more

Bob Dylan’s ‘Tell Tale Signs’ gets an October release

Jul 31, 2008, 14:33 GMT

Bob Dylan's ‘Tell Tale Signs’ – the 8th installment in the best-selling and critically lauded Bootleg Series which launched 1991 – will hit store shelves on Oct. 7th from Columbia Records.  ... more

Album Review: Jakob Dylan – ‘Seeing Things’

Jul 15, 2008, 23:22 GMT

At first listen, Dylan's folk-tinged songs are delicate, quiet, low-key and a bit depressing. I wasn't sure what his lyrics meant. They were mysterious to me, which can be good so you get your own take of his ideas.

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London show of Bob Dylan paintings could be Million Dollar Bash

Jun 10, 2008, 12:13 GMT

London - Even before opening, the exhibition in London of 300 paintings by legendary US singer Bob Dylan promises to be a million dollar bash, as most of the work has already been sold. ... more

Bob Dylan as painter

Jun 3, 2008, 10:52 GMT

This new book called Bob Dylan: The Drawn Blank Series features the drawings and sketches of legend singer Bob Dylan. ... more

New book from Bob Dylan’s old girlfriend

May 13, 2008, 15:18 GMT

 A Freewheelin' Time: A Memoir of Greenwich Village in the Sixties by Suze Rotolo deals with just that. ... more

Bob Dylan film I’m Not There arrives on DVD in May

Apr 24, 2008, 16:48 GMT

Unearthing the emotional underpinnings of the complex life and legacy of musician Bob Dylan - I’m Not There comes alive on DVD on May 6th from Genius Products and The Weinstein Company.  ... more

New book: Joni, Carly, & Carole

Apr 19, 2008, 10:13 GMT

If any of those names ring a bell, then this might be the book for you. ... more

Bob Dylan's Pulitzer Prize

Apr 8, 2008, 10:50 GMT

Bob Dylan has been awarded a Pulitzer Prize for his contribution to music. ... more

Bob Dylan's 'Man In The Long Black Coat' featured on “Heroes” podcast

Mar 10, 2008, 16:53 GMT

The latest music video podcast from 'Heroes' executive producer and director Allan Arkush has been released and features exclusive edits of 'Heroes' footage set to Bob Dylan's 'Man In The Long Black Coat' music track. ... more

Bob Dylan's Scottish New Year

Dec 19, 2007, 12:30 GMT

Bob Dylan is set to spend New Year in his recently renovated Scottish home. ... more

Soundtrack Review: I’m Not There

Oct 31, 2007, 13:04 GMT

The iconic rocker Bob Dylan has been given a biopic, but in keeping with his persona it’s not your average film. Different actors play Dylan as each stage of his life is examined. In the same way, the soundtrack is full of Dylan’s music but instead of the man himself we’re given many different performers singing his tunes.  ... more

Career-spanning Dylan collection set to be released

Sep 26, 2007, 19:17 GMT

Columbia Records and Legacy Recordings will release ‘Dylan,’ a definitive career-spanning retrospective of many of the most powerful, influential and unforgettable recordings of Bob Dylan, on Tuesday, October 2nd. ... more

Bob Dylan's film approval

Sep 5, 2007, 13:00 GMT

Bob Dylan has given his blessing to a movie about his life for the first time ever. ... more

DVD Review: Factory Girl (Unrated)

Jul 18, 2007, 1:44 GMT

The biopic of rich girl Edie Sedgwick covers her time in Andy Warhol’s factory and her fall from grace.  It stirred controversy when Bob Dylan threatened to sue to have his likeness and name removed from the picture.  ... more

Album Review: Bryan Ferry – ‘Dylanesque’

Jul 9, 2007, 13:58 GMT

Bryan Ferry has crafted an excellent album where he puts his own spin on some of Bob Dylan’s classic songs. ‘Dylanesque’ is simply a joy to listen to from start to finish, and Ferry is in fine form on each song. ... more

Bob Dylan's Oscar tour

Jun 27, 2007, 12:40 GMT

Bob Dylan won't go on tour without his prized Oscar trophy. ... more

Bryan Ferry celebrates ‘Dylanesque’ with performance on Letterman

Jun 22, 2007, 13:01 GMT

Bryan Ferry will celebrate the June 26th release of his new album, ‘Dylanesque,’ with an appearance on “Late Night with David Letterman” that evening. The following day, June 27th, Ferry will autograph his new CD at J&R Music and Computer World (23 Park Row, New York, NY) at 12:30 p.m. ... more

Album Review: The Traveling Wilburys -‘The Traveling Wilburys Collection’

Jun 15, 2007, 16:36 GMT

The story of the formation of The Traveling Wilburys is a most interesting one. George Harrison was working on a B-side song for “This is Love” from his album ‘Cloud Nine’ and decided to knock off a song with pals Jeff Lynne (Otis Wilbury), Bob Dylan (Lucky Wilbury), Tom Petty (Charlie T. Wilbury, Jr.), and Roy Orbison (Lefty Wilbury). ... more

Bob Dylan to receive Spanish Prince of Asturias Award

Jun 13, 2007, 12:27 GMT

Oviedo, Spain - US rock music-poet Bob Dylan is due to receive the prestigious Prince of Asturias Award in the art category this autumn, the awarding jury announced in the northern Spanish city of Oviedo Wednesday. ... more

Traveling Wilburys music available for the first time in a decade

May 31, 2007, 17:37 GMT

Nearly twenty years after the creation of the band, and over a decade since the music was last available to fans, the music of The Traveling Wilburys will be reissued on June 12th in the U.S. and June 11th worldwide. Rhino Entertainment has announced the project and will distribute the package from the Wilbury Records label. ... more

Calabasas kids don't cotton to Bob Dylan

May 3, 2007, 11:20 GMT

Bob Dylan reportedly scared the children at his grandson's kindergarten after treating the class to a live show. ... more

DVD Review: Bob Dylan - Don't Look Back (1965 Tour Deluxe Edition)

Apr 11, 2007, 15:25 GMT

In 1965 documentarian D.A. Pennebaker was given access to Bob Dylan’s British tour and created one of the most influential rock documentaries.  Docudrama has re-released the documentary in an extremely nice set with great bonus features and packaging. ... more

Bob Dylan buys Scottish mansion

Jan 17, 2007, 12:10 GMT

Bob Dylan has bought a £2.2 million Scottish mansion. ... more

Brit Simon Cowell finds Bob Dylan boring

Jan 11, 2007, 18:50 GMT

American Idol judge Simon Cowell has gone on record that he thinks iconic rock musician Bob Dylan is “boring” and he is personally glad that the hit Fox show has yet to produce a winner similar to Dylan’s style. ... more

Weinsteins' secure Dylan biopic rights

Jan 3, 2007, 14:10 GMT

The film rights to the biopic of Bob Dylan's life have been obtained by the Weinstein Company - the corporation the musician is threatening to sue. ... more

Dylan's Sedgwick clan battle

Jan 2, 2007, 13:50 GMT

Bob Dylan will have to battle Edie Sedgwick's family if he insists on suing the producers of 'Factory Girl' for allegedly portraying him as responsible for her death. ... more

More trouble for film 'Factory Girl'

Dec 14, 2006, 12:20 GMT

Bob Dylan wants to stop the release of new film 'Factory Girl' because he believes it falsely implies he is responsible for Edie Sedgwick's suicide. ... more

Dylan’s Don’t Look Back gets 2-disc collector’s edition

Nov 23, 2006, 13:20 GMT

Four decades ago, innovative filmmaker D.A. Pennebaker chronicled the ’65 tour of a 23-year-old American rock poet named Bob Dylan.  This influential and intimate film Dont Look Back (originally released in 1967) became the gold standard for music documentaries and helped to define the genre. ... more

The Times They Are A Changin' closes today

Nov 19, 2006, 3:55 GMT

The musical will have only played 28 performances ... more

The Times They Are A Changin' to close

Nov 9, 2006, 4:10 GMT

The musical will close on November 19th ... more

Reviews for The Times They Are A Changin'

Oct 27, 2006, 14:10 GMT

The reviews are in for Bob Dylan and Twyla Tharp ... more

The Times They Are A Changin' opens today

Oct 26, 2006, 1:05 GMT

The Bob Dylan and Twyla Tharp musical opens today ... more

Album Review: Rod Stewart – ‘Still the Same ... Great Rock Classics of Our Time’

Oct 17, 2006, 13:55 GMT

Singer Rod Stewart returns to rock and lends his signature sound to some of its best classics. The album, which leans more towards ballads than rock, is a great treat for Stewart fans, and is perfect if you are in the mood for some light rock by one of the music industry’s greatest performers. ... more

Album Review: Amos Lee – ‘Supply and Demand’

Oct 3, 2006, 17:24 GMT

As a music reviewer, every once and awhile you run across a pearl.  My pearl has been Amos Lee and his new album ‘Supply and Demand.’  I’ve never heard of him and was expecting a quick listen and review, but I’ll have to admit to loving his sophomore album. ... more

First Dylan tape up for auction

Sep 28, 2006, 1:33 GMT

Los Angeles - The first known recording of Bob Dylan is up for sale by an old school friend of the folk-rock master. ... more

Bob Geldof hails US abstinence initiative to combat Aids

Sep 27, 2006, 15:14 GMT

London - Irish anti-poverty campaigner and rocker Bob Geldof Wednesday hailed as 'highly effective' the abstinence initiative spearheaded by US President George W Bush in the fight against Aids in Africa. ... more

Rod Stewart returns to rock with new album in October

Sep 21, 2006, 14:23 GMT

Rod Stewart returns to his roots with the release of ‘Still the Same … Great Rock Classics of our Time’ - a landmark recording of great rock songs and Stewart's first rock album in over 8 years. The album is scheduled for release October 10th on J Records. ... more

Incubus prepare for ‘Light Grenades’ release and to take the stage with The Pretenders

Aug 8, 2006, 18:40 GMT

Rockers Incubus is preparing for the release of their fifth studio album ‘Light Grenades’ in November, and have announced they will take the stage with The Pretenders on August 11th when the band is honored at the VH1’s Decades Rock Live concert. ... more

Rod Stewart returns to rock with new album ‘Still the Same’

Jul 25, 2006, 11:46 GMT

Rod Stewart will return to his rock roots with the release of his latest album ‘Still the Same … Great Rock Classics of our Time’ - a landmark recording of great rock songs and Stewart's first rock album in over 8 years. The album is scheduled for release October 10th on J Records. ... more

Album Review: Sammy Hagar - 'Livin' It Up!'

Jul 20, 2006, 15:51 GMT

The “Red Rocker” Sammy Hagar is back with ‘Livin’ It Up!’ – a new studio album that captures his party energy with 11 tracks made up of new material and cover tunes. ... more

The Red Rocker is ‘Livin’ It Up’ with new album and summer tour

Jul 12, 2006, 17:12 GMT

Sammy Hagar sings about what he knows best on his fifteenth studio album - parties, beaches, and love. It's safe to say the hedonistic mix Hagar and his band The Wabos conjure is working. ... more

Dates announced for The Times They Are A-Changin'

Jul 10, 2006, 15:19 GMT

The dance musical will open on October 26th at the Brooks Atkinson Theater ... more

Bob Dylan in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Jun 28, 2006, 17:42 GMT

Music icon Bob Dylan is now in the Baseball Hall of Fame – well sort of. ... more

Album Review: Widespread Panic – ‘Earth to America’

Jun 26, 2006, 18:41 GMT

Widespread Panic’s sound on 'Earth to America’ reminded me a bit of Bob Dylan, George Harrison, and some blues and jazz fusion thrown in.  ... more

Report: Michael Jackson to perform at Bob Dylan concert in Ireland

Jun 24, 2006, 17:49 GMT

Cork, Ireland - Pop star Michael Jackson was expected to appear on stage with singer Bob Dylan at a concert in the Irish city of Kilkenny Saturday night, according to Irish newspaper reports. ... more

George Harrison returns to store shelves re-mastered for the material world

Jun 22, 2006, 12:12 GMT

George Harrison will return to the store shelves this September when Capitol/EMI release a CD/DVD re-mastered version of the late singer’s ‘Living in the Material World.’ ... more

Roskilde Music Festival sold out

Jun 15, 2006, 15:08 GMT

Copenhagen - All 75,000 tickets have been sold out for the upcoming Roskilde music festival in Denmark, with Bob Dylan and US rock group Guns N' Roses among the acts, organizers said Thursday. ... more

Bob Dylan’s 44th album ‘Modern Times” due in August

Jun 13, 2006, 20:07 GMT

Rock icon Bob Dylan is set to release his 44th album ‘Modern Times’ on August 29th on the Columbia Record label. ... more

Cate Balanchett confirms Bob Dylan role

May 24, 2006, 14:14 GMT

'I’m Not There’ the Bob Dylan bio-pic that has been three years in development, was given a boost forward May 23rd in Cannes as Cate Balanchett confirmed she would playing Dylan in one stage of his life. ... more

Bob Dylan to give free concert for peace in Basque region

Apr 28, 2006, 10:42 GMT

Madrid - Bob Dylan will give a free pacifist concert in Spain's Basque region, where the population is hoping for peace after the armed separatist group ETA announced a permanent ceasefire in March, press reports said Friday. ... more

Dylan and Guns N' Roses among acts at Roskilde Music Festival

Apr 20, 2006, 15:42 GMT

Copenhagen - Legendary Bob Dylan and US rock group Guns N' Roses were among the more than 100 acts slated to perform at this summer's Roskilde music festival in Denmark, organizers said Thursday. ... more

Discovering Bob Dylan

Oct 1, 2005, 14:00 GMT

I don’t know anything about Bob Dylan. I used to consider his music “old person” music from a bygone era. ... more

Big Names Lined Up for Bob Dylan Biopic

May 2, 2005, 7:37 GMT

Todd Haynes is reported to be attracting lots of big names to his planned biopic I'm Not There, about Bob Dylan. ... more

Twyla Tharp's Bob Dylan Musical To Premiere In San Diego

Apr 28, 2005, 4:10 GMT

Twyla Tharp's musical using the music of Bob Dylan will premiere at San Diego's Old Globe Theater in January 2006 ... more

Bob Dylan Musical

Aug 15, 2004, 1:02 GMT

A new musical based on the music of Bob Dylan may be in the works ... more