Unmatched in influence or legacy.
Unmatched in influence or legacy.
Why see Bob Dylan?
What is left to say about Bob Dylan?
One of the most celebrated and influential artists of the last 60 years, Dylan started out as part of the burgeoning folk revival in the early '60s, winning popularity and acclaim with his 'finger pointing' songs that drew on social and political sources and became synonymous with the Civil Rights struggle. Catch the music icon live on his tour!
But creatively, Dylan never wanted to be constrained to one genre or ideal, and his 1966 'switch' to electric was received as an outrageous betrayal by those who had pigeon-holed him as a protest singer. Luckily, he has never listened to his detractors and in this period released some of rock's most prestigious albums, including Highway 61 Revisited, with the lead track 'Like A Rolling Stone', which was voted number one on Rolling Stones 500 Greatest Songs of All Time in 2010. There is more to this cultural chameleon than his hits, but to describe every nuance and tale would be a disservice, as there is nothing like seeing him live!
Since 1987, Dylan and the band have taken on the world numerous times with the Never Ending World tour, bringing his immense back catalog to audiences, whilst still recording and releasing new records. His legacy precedes him, there is not a folk or rock artist working today that is not in some way inspired by this legend.
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Dates
Finished Nov 21, 2012
Reviews
Customer reviews
138 reviews, average rating: (2.6 Stars)
Octo
Awed
The 11/23/18 show was amazing. Dylan's voice sounded better than I've heard him in a couple of years and he connected strongly with the audience. The band was great as usual. Dylan played good keyboards and lots of harp! The lyrical changes were emotional and thought-provoking. I think the lyrical "updates" to "When I Paint My Masterpiece" make more sense if you know the original words. Then the metrically more complex "rhapsody" line literally rhapsodizes into the direct-to-the-heart "beautiful" phrase, continuing ongoing Dylan themes of creating beauty and also reaching for an exalted state. So for me, that particular new line works best as an addition to the old, with the assumption that the audience knows the original. Overall, this was a rock show not a poetry reading, despite the poetry. My husband and I were extremely moved emotionally. The songs took on new meanings in this time. I cried during some of the songs. We were both amazed and thrilled to have experienced that night. ... Read more
robert bloom
a rockin and sublime surprise
completely blew me away,,a beautiful voice believe it or not was the biggest surpise
articulating every word and note w a beautiful deep rich vibrato adding depth to the
gravely chortle of recent past ...he alternates rocking swingin tunes w the big band
kicking ass behind him ,,,driving intensity fresh as ever,,then ballads followed after
every rocker,,he was mid stage,,,holding the mic like early elvis,,,and those quirky
strange intriguing stances movements Marva staples told us to look out for,,,watch
bob !!! she said during her rousing first set.. the show was amazing,..dylan becomng
Elvis Sinatra tony Bennett Fred Astaire,,,bing Crosby,...yet ever uniquely
himself,,always new and lately greatly improved,on what always worth going to.. the
voice and new showmanship made the evening really special,,,i never thought i
would ever enjoy Dylan crooning like he does now,,better than on any album,,this is
a cat who is at the top of his game and relishing it as much as we do..glad i went ... Read more
Liane Nouri
Pure Art at the Beacon
What a performance! More than I could have imagined. Dylan and his band were phenomenal. Dylan was passionate, heartfelt, energized for his age and a great performer. His voice was pure Dylan. No bullshit. Loved his piano playing. Sad to read other reviews of the Beacon show. There was an overwhelming amount of selfish, mean criticism. To my fellow Dylan fans… here's a hint… be grateful to Bob and all he has given us through his lifetime. Honor him. Be sympathetic to an aging man ( yes… he's actually a human being ). Put your selfish entitlement aside. Who cares how much you paid for a ticket and that Bob didn't meet your expectations. You're not entitled to any more than Dylan has and wants to give you. And he gave me a great night warming my soul with his music. His band was fantastic. They too should be honored and respected. For me… this show was pure art and more than I ever expected! Here's to Bob, his band and beautiful music!
Liane Nouri ... Read more
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