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Bob Dylan (Robert Allen Zimmerman)

Born: May 24 1941

Bob Dylan is an American singer-songwriter, musician, painter and poet. He was very influential during the 60’s and 70’s because of his songs like “Blowin’ in the Wind” and “The Times they are a Changing” which became anthems for the civil rights movement. Bob pushed for freedom of speech and anti-war. He was also very big on civil rights and the equal rights of all citizens. Bob Dylan really pushed his agenda and expressed his views through his music and popularity.

Bob Dylan really thought it was important to address the issues that America was going through at the time. Bob also thought it was important to keep the public informed. When Bob first started writing music, he realized the influence that music had on the people. Bob started to write songs that showed his personal views on civil rights. Bob used his freedom of speech to express himself.

Bob Dylan is a world renounced musical performer. Bob Dylan was very big on the folk song circuit and many people during the 60’s and 70’s really liked the sound of his music. Bob Dylan’s popularity spread very fast during this time and his music really started to influence others. Dylan started to write music that spoke about important issues like civil rights and anit-war movements. Dylan used his influence on his fans and talked about his opinions openly. Overall, Bob did a good job of using his popularity and musical talent to show the American people the important issues that were being faced in America.

Bob Dylan had many friends as well as foes. Bob Dylan’s closest was Joan Baez who participated in many things with Bob such as the March on Washington for civil rights. Bob also had many foes such as people who thought Bobs frequent use with drugs and other paraphernalia was not a good representation for the civil rights party. People also thought some of Bob’s actions and comments were uncalled for during his speeches and interviews. Overall, Bob Dylan expressed his views through his music and lead people during the civil rights.

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