Topic: Bob Dylan

Obama Had Better Practice His Bob Dylan Impression

Reuters

President Obama will award the Medal of Freedom to 13 honorees this year, the White House announced Thursday, among them Bob Dylan, which prompts the question: Which Dylan song will Obama try to sing at the ceremony?

By Erik Hayden

Oct 6, 2011

Swedish Poet Tomas Transtromer Wins Nobel Prize in Literature

The poet beat out Bob Dylan, and was praised by the committee for giving a "fresh access to reality."

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By Ray Gustini

Oct 5, 2011

How Bob Dylan Became the Nobel Literature Favorite

Plus: Rod Stewart jumps into the pop star memoir game

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By Erik Hayden

May 24, 2011

How to Celebrate Bob Dylan's 70th Birthday

A guide to the tributes to the music icon

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By Ujala Sehgal

May 15, 2011

Five Best Sunday Columns

On China, America as Europe's slum, and Bob Dylan's poetry

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By Alex Eichler

May 13, 2011

Bob Dylan Says China Didn't Censor Him

Also, plenty of people came to see him play in Beijing

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By Ray Gustini

May 9, 2011

Comment of the Day

Comment of the Day: The Smooth Sounds of Justice

A commenter presumably a lawyer looks back on a career of lyrics-quoting

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By Eli Rosenberg

May 9, 2011

Chart of the Day

Chart: The Top Ten Musicians Referenced in Court

Even John Roberts has cited Bob Dylan

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By Bryan Hood

Apr 10, 2011

Bob Dylan Finally Makes It to Vietnam

Over 40 years after war, legendary singer-songwriter finally plays for the country

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By Heather Horn

Apr 6, 2011

Bob Dylan's Ideals Are Not On Stage in China

Dylan self-censors his first performance in China days after Ai Weiwei's arrest

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