Bob Dylan

Live Performance of 'Mr. Tambourine Man' at the Newport Folk Festival

Newport Folk Festival
Newport, RI, United States

Bob Dylan & Joan Baez - It Ain't Me Babe Live at Newport Folk Festival

Newport Folk Festival
Newport, RI, United States

• In July 1964, during the Newport Folk Festival, Bob Dylan was in a transformative phase of his career, having just released the groundbreaking album "... Read Full Description >

  In July 1964, during the Newport Folk Festival, Bob Dylan was in a transformative phase of his career, having just released the groundbreaking album "The Times They Are a-Changin'" earlier that year. This album solidified his status as a voice of a generation, tackling social issues and political themes. The live performance of "It Ain't Me Babe," featuring Joan Baez, showcased Dylan's burgeoning folk-rock sound, a departure from traditional folk music. Notably, this performance is remembered for its relaxed yet impactful nature, as Dylan and Baez's chemistry added a charming dynamic, despite a few lyrical flubs. This period also marked Dylan's growing prominence within the folk movement, where he began to bridge the gap between folk and popular music, setting the stage for his subsequent evolution into rock in later years.