Den 24. maj 1941 blev Robert Allen Zimmerman født i Duluth, Minnesota, USA - en mindre havneby ved den store sø Lake Superior, der adskiller USA og Canada.
Robert voksede op i efterkrigstidens USA, der var stærkt præget af datidens angst for atomkrig og kommunisme.
Som modreaktion på det pæne efterkrigstids-USA, kom jazz'en og beatnik-litteraturen, med forfattere som Jack Kerouacog William S. Burroughsog rock'n' roll'ere som Little Richard og Elvis, og skuespilleren James Dean, der døde som 27-årig og blev ikon for den evigt unge rebel.
Den unge Robert var stærkt påvirket af disse modkulturelle ikoner, og var samtidg meget optaget af countrylegenden Hank Williams,der døde som 29-årig i 1953, efter et vildt liv. Alt sammen en reaktion mod det pæne USA - og noget der i dén grad fascinerede den unge Robert Zimmerman.
Robert dannede sit eget rock'n'roll-band "The Golden Chords".
Da Robert blev 18 år og begyndte at studere kunst på universitetet i Minneapolis, blev han stærkt fascineret af folkmusikken, blandt andre sangeren og sangskriveren Woody Guthrie.Robert Zimmerman, således fascineret af beatnik-litteraturens glorificering af vagabondlivet på vejene og stærkt optaget af folkemusikken, valgte at droppe universitetsstudierne og begyndte at spille akustisk guitar.
I 1960erne blev han kendt som sangskriveren og sangeren Bob Dylan - efternavnet havde Robert taget efter den walisiske forfatter Dylan Thomas.
I 1962 blev debutalbummet 'Bob Dylan' udsendt på Colombia Records. Og så begyndte sangskriverkarrieren for alvor at tage fart.
Bob Dylan begyndte at skrive protestsange som 'Blowin' in the Wind' og 'A Hard Rain's A-gonna Fall' - sange, der blev udgivet på lp'en 'The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan' i 1963. Og Bob begyndte at vokse til den legendariske skikkelse han er i dag - sammen med sine sange, der findes i utallige fortolkninger af andre sangere og musikere.
Bob Dylan slog for alvor igennem som folksanger og protestsanger, med akustisk guitar og var talerør for en generation.
Da Bob Dylan i 1965 begyndte at spille med elektrisk guitar og rockband, blev han betragtet som forræder. Bob Dylan holdt fast i den elektriske lyd og fik bl.a. et kæmpehit med sangen 'Like a Rolling Stone.'
Siden hen er Bob Dylan vokset som legende og har blandt andet skrevet nummeret 'Knockin' on Heaven's Door' - fortolket i et utal af versioner, f.eks. af Eric Clapton og Guns N' Roses.Bob Dylan er både elsket og hadet - ikke mindst i hans senere år, hvor den karakteristiske nasale stemme er blevet endnu mere karakteristisk og hæs, og den ofte benyttede mundharmonika endnu mere karakteristisk.
Man kan mene om ham hvad man vil - Bob Dylans musik og tekster står som milepæle i musikhistorien - og selvom han fylder 70 år i dag - turnérer han fortsat på The Neverending Tour, som han døbte sin turné, for over 20 år siden.
Tillykke gamle jas og fortsat god tour!
BOB DYLAN BECAME 70 YEARS IN 2011
On 24 May 1941 was born Robert Allen Zimmerman in Duluth, Minnesota, USA - a small port town at the big Lake Superior, which separates the U.S. and Canada.Robert grew up in post war America,which was greatly influenced by the contemporary fear of nuclear war and of communism. As a backlash to the respectable postwar United States, came jazz and beatnik literature, with writers like Jack Kerouac and William S. Burroughs and rock musicians like Little Richard, Elvis and actor James Dean, who died 27 years old and became the icon for the eternally young rebel.The young Robert was greatly influenced by these counter-cultural icons, and was very concerned programs helping of country legend Hank Williams who died as 29 year old in 1953, after a wild life.
All of a reaction against the respectable U.S. - and something that is so fascinated the young Robert Zimmerman.
Robert formed his own rock'n'roll band "The Golden Chords".
When Robert was 18 years old and began studying art at the University of Minneapolis, he was greatly fascinated by folk music, including singer and songwriter Woody Guthrie. Robert Zimmerman so fascinated by beatnik literature glorification of vagabondlife on the roads and preoccupied with folk music, chose to quit university studies and began playing acoustic guitar. In the 1960's he became known as a songwriter and singer Bob Dylan - Robert had taken name after the Welsh writer Dylan Thomas.In 1962 the debut album "Bob Dylan" released on Columbia Records. And so began songwriting career really taking off.
Bob Dylan began to write protestsongs like "Blowin' in the Wind" and "A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall" - songs that were released on LP "The Freewhelin' Bob Dylan" in 1963. And Bob started to grow into the legendary figure he is today - along with his songs, there are countless interpretations of other singers and musicians.Bob Dylan really hit as a folk- and protest singer with acoustic guitar and was the voice of a generation. As Bob Dylan in 1965 began playing electric guitar and rock band,he was regarded as a traitor.
Bob Dylan held on to the electric sound, but such a massive hit with the song "Like a Rolling Stone."
Since then Bob Dylan grew the legend and written track "Knockin' on Heaven's Door"- interpreted in a myriad of versions, for example by Eric Clapton and Guns N' Roses.Bob Dylan is both loved and hated - not least in his later years, where the characteristic nasal voice has become even more distinctive, husky, and the often used harmonica even more distinctive. But you can say about him what you will - Bob Dylan's music and lyrics stand as milestones in the history of music - and even Bob Dylan turns 70 today - he tours continue at The never ending tour, which he christened his turné for over 20 years ago.
Congratulations old jaz and continued good tour!
Jeppe B. Jessen
Melbourne Australia, April 20. 2011
17. juli 2012
Veteranens »Tempest« udkommer 10. september. Pensionstanker er ikke noget den 71-årige Bob Dylan går i. Han annoncerer nemlig i dag sit album nummer 35.Albummet har fået titlen »Tempest« og bliver udgivet 10. september. Samtidig kan den folkekære musiker fejre sit 50 års jubilæum i musikbranchen, det er nemlig 50 år siden han udgav sit første album, som slet og ret hed »Bob Dylan«.Tonerne på det nye album skulle efter sigende lægge sig op ad mexicanske folkerytmer. Albummet kommer til at indeholde ti sange, som alle er produceret af Bob Dylan selv. Sidst Dylan udgav musik var i 2009, hvor han både udgav et julealbum og det anmelderroste »Together Through Life«, som Berlingskes musikanmelder Jeppe Krogsgaard gav fem ud af seks stjerner med ordene:
»Dylan synger fantastisk, magisk. Han er på spil.(...) Der er ingen vej uden om, Bob Dylans 33. studiealbum er en oplevelse, der sætter sig, snerrer og rusker.«
Bob Dylan - en legende
Tracklisten til »Tempest«
1. Duquesne Whistle
2. Soon After Midnight
3. Narrow Way
4. Long and Wasted Years
5. Pay In Blood
6.Scarlet Town
7. Early Roman Kings
8. Tin Angel
9. Tempest
10. Roll On John
July 17. 2012.
'Tempest', published September 10. 2012.
Pension thoughts is not something the 71 year old Bob Dylan goes in.
He announces the fact today its 35th album number.
The album is titled "Tempest" and will be released September 10.
At the same time the popular musician celebrated his 50th anniversary in the music industry, since it's 50 years since he released his first album, simply called 'Bob Dylan'.
The notes on the new album was reportedly put up the Mexican people rhythms.
The album will feature ten songs, all produced by Bob Dylan himself.
Last Dylan released the music was in 2009 when both he released a Christmas album and the critically acclaimed 'Together Through Life', which Berlingske (Danish newspaper) music reviewer Jeppe Krogsgaard gave five out of six stars with the words: "Dylan sings fantastic, magical. He is at stake. (...) There is no way around it, Bob Dylan's 33rd studio album, an experience that sets out sneer and shake. "
Bob Dylan - a legend
Track list for 'Tempest'
1. Whistle
2. Soon After Midnight
3. Narrow Way
4. Long and Wasted Years
5. Pay In Blood
6. Scarlet Town
7. Early Roman Kings
8. Tin Angel
9. Tempest
10. Roll On John
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