Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan was born as Robert Allen Zimmerman, is an American singer, song-writer, musician, poet and painter who also has been a major figure in popular music for decades. His celebrated works date from end 1960s, and since go on-and-on. A number of his songs such as ‘Blowin’ in the Wind’ and ‘The Times they are a-Changin’ became anthems, both for civil rights and the anti-war movements. He has explored many traditions of American song from folk, blues, and country to gospel, rock and roll, and rockabilly to English, Scottish and Irish folk music, and even jazz and swing.
He has received numerous awards for his songs and song-writings. The Pulitzer prize jury in 2008 awarded him a special citation for what they called his profound impact on popular music and American culture, “marked by lyrical compositions of extraordinary poetic power.”
He has not only left his mark inside America, but has also been able to influence generations all around the globe. His words enchanted a growing you into learning more about themselves; the world around them, and the way they could question. He has been able to give a new direction to the singing with his extraordinary poetry.