Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan, born Robert Allen Zimmerman, is an American singer-songwriter, author, poet, and painter, who has been a major figure in popular music for five decades. Much of Dylan's most celebrated work dates from the 1960s, when he became an informal chronicler and a reluctant figurehead of American unrest. A number of his songs, such as "Blowin' in the Wind" and "The...

Date of birth:

  • May 24, 1941

Country of nationality:

Also known as:

  • Robert Allen Zimmerman,
  • Blind Boy Grunt,
  • Robert Zimmerman,
  • Boy Dylan,
  • Jack Frost

Bob Dylan Quotes

  • “ How many times must the cannonballs fly before they're forever banned?

  • “ How does it feel?

  • “ You learn from a conglomeration of the incredible past -- whatever experience gotten in any way whatsoever.

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Music

Place Musical Career Began:

Awards

Hall of fame inductions:

Date Hall of fame Category
  • 1988

Awards Won:

Year Award Award Winner (e.g. a person or organization) Winning work (e.g. a book or performance) Notes/Description
  • 2008
      • "for his profound impact on popular music and American culture"
      • 1997
        • 2000
            • 1972
            • George Harrison received one award for artist and one as producer
            • 2006
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                Celebrity

                Romantic relationships (with celebrities):

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                Person

                Spouse (or domestic partner):

                Spouse From To Type of union
                • Nov 1965
                • Jun 1977
                • Jun 4, 1986
                • 1992
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                Height:

                • 1.71 m
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