Bob Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman) is an American singer-songwriter whose career has spanned more than six decades. Widely regarded as one of the most influential songwriters in popular music, he became known for combining folk traditions with sophisticated lyrics addressing political, social and philosophical themes.
After moving to New York City in 1961, Dylan released his debut album, "Bob Dylan", in 1962. He established himself as a major figure in the folk revival with "The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan" (1963), featuring songs such as "Blowin' in the Wind" and "A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall". His increasingly ambitious songwriting and the transition to electric rock on albums including "Bringing It All Back Home", "Highway 61 Revisited" and "Blonde on Blonde" helped redefine the possibilities of contemporary popular music.
Following a motorcycle accident in 1966, Dylan withdrew from touring for several years while continuing to record. He subsequently explored country, rock and roots-oriented styles across albums such as "John Wesley Harding", "Nashville Skyline", "New Morning" and "Blood on the Tracks". His later career included acclaimed releases such as "Time Out of Mind" (1997), which won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year. From the late 1980s onward, he has maintained an extensive touring schedule associated with the Never Ending Tour.
Dylan is one of the best-selling musicians in history, with estimated worldwide sales of more than 125 million records. His numerous distinctions include ten Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, a Pulitzer Prize special citation, the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Kennedy Center Honors. In 2016, he received the Nobel Prize in Literature for his contribution to the tradition of American songwriting.
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