Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan’s ‘Desire’ Turns 50, The Album That Redefined His Storytelling Era

Bob Dylan’s Desire turns 50, marking a bold chapter defined by collaboration, storytelling and the Rolling Thunder Revue.

Tagged as: 1970s music, Bob Dylan, classic albums, Desire, Rolling Thunder Revue

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Bob Dylan Through The Open Window Box Set

Bob Dylan Chronicles His Greenwich Village Years With Massive ‘Through The Open Window’ 8CD Bootleg Series Box Set

by Paul Cashmere

Bob Dylan’s The Bootleg Series Vol. 18: Through The Open Window revisits his Greenwich Village years with 48 unreleased tracks and a full 1963 Carnegie Hall concert.

Tagged as: Bob Dylan, Bootleg Series, Carnegie Hall, Columbia Records, Legacy Recordings, Through The Open Window

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Bob Dylan’s Early Years Unearthed In New Bootleg Series Release ‘Through The Open Window, 1956-1963′ Out October 31, 2025

by Paul Cashmere

Bob Dylan’s formative years as a songwriter and performer are getting the full archival treatment with the upcoming release of The Bootleg Series Volume 18: Through The Open Window, 1956-1963, set for October 31, 2025 via Columbia Records and Legacy Recordings.

Tagged as: Bob Dylan, Bootleg Series Volume 18, Dylan Carnegie Hall 1963, Dylan early recordings, Dylan unreleased tracks, Through The Open Window

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Emmylou Harris Revisits Groundbreaking Era With Spyboy Reissue

by Noise11.com

Emmylou Harris will reissue her legendary live album Spyboy on November 7, 2025 through New West Records, bringing fresh light to one of the most adventurous chapters of her career. The expanded 19-track set arrives with five previously unreleased performances, new liner notes by Harris and longtime collaborator Buddy Miller, and updated artwork.

Tagged as: 2025 Music News, Album Reissues, Americana, Bill Monroe, Bob Dylan, Brady Blade, Buddy Miller, country rock, Daryl Johnson, Emmylou Harris, Kate & Anna McGarrigle, Live Albums, Lucinda Williams, New West Records, Spyboy, Tom Petty, Wrecking Ball

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Bob Dylan’s Highway 61 Revisited: 60 Years of a Rock & Roll Revolution

by Noise11.com

Released on August 30, 1965, Bob Dylan’s Highway 61 Revisited marked a seismic shift in both his career and the landscape of popular music. Celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, the album stands as a bold declaration of artistic freedom, blending folk, blues, and rock into a sound that was as electrifying as it was poetic.

Tagged as: 60s, Bob Dylan, folk, Highway 61 Revisited, rock, USA

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On This Day In Music History August 30

by Noise11.com

August 30 has long been a milestone date in music history, bringing with it landmark releases and unforgettable moments. Bob Dylan’s Highway 61 Revisited arrived on this day, reshaping rock songwriting with “Like a Rolling Stone,” while Van Morrison, Rod Stewart, and Judas Priest also released career-defining albums. The first Isle of Wight Festival in 1968 cemented itself as a cornerstone of British rock culture, and decades later Kanye West’s Late Registration and Lana Del Rey’s Norman Fucking Rockwell! set new creative benchmarks. From classic rock to modern icons, August 30 showcases music’s constant evolution across generations.

Tagged as: Atlantic Crossing, Bob Dylan, Highway 61 Revisited, music history, music industry, On this day, Rod Stewart

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Dave Stewart Has An Album Of Bob Dylan Covers But They Have Been Friends For Years

by Noise11.com

One album that slipped through the cracks in July was Dave Stewart’s ‘Dave Does Dylan’, an album for Dylan covers from the Eurythmics co-founder.

Tagged as: 80s, Americana, Bob Dylan, Dave Does Dylan, Dave Stewart, folk, USA

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Bob Dylan, Gramercy Park, 1963. Photograph by Ralph Baxter. Courtesy of American Song Archives.

Bob Dylan Exhibition To Open At New York University

by Noise11.com

‘How Many Roads: Bob Dylan and his Changing Times, 1961- 1964’ will open at New York University in 25 August.

Tagged as: 60s, Bob Dylan, folk, How Many Roads Bob Dylan and his Changing Times 1961-1964, New York University, rock, USA

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Bob Dylan To Continue Farewell Tour With Dates In UK and Europe Announced

by Music-News.com

Legendary songwriter and musician Bob Dylan will return to the UK in 2025 for a string of dates presented by ITB.

Tagged as: 60s, Bob Dylan, European tour, folk, rock, UK tour, USA

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Bob Dylan Narrates Trailer for New MGK (Machine Gun Kelly) Album ‘Lost Americana’

by Paul Cashmere

Bob Dylan’s voice is heard on the trailer for ‘Lost Americana’, a new album on the way from MGK (Machine Gun Kelly).

Tagged as: 10s, Bob Dylan, Lost Americana, Machine Gun Kelly, MGK, rap, USA

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Billy Strings Joins Bob Dylan In Washington

by Music-News.com

Bob Dylan performed ‘All Along the Watchtower’ with Billy Strings in Spokane.

Tagged as: 20s, 60s, Billy Strings, Bob Dylan, country, rock, USA

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Bob Dylan Shakes Up The Setlist At Outlaw Music Festival In Phoenix

by Paul Cashmere

Bob Dylan isn’t known for impromptu sets of late but at his show in Phoenix this week he threw together a totally unique setlist.

Tagged as: 60s, Bob Dylan, Chronicles, folk, rock, Sean Penn, USA

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Barbra Streisand Duets With Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan and James Taylor On New Album

by Music-News.com

Barbra Streisand has duetted with Bob Dylan, Sir Paul McCartney, Ariana Grande, Mariah Carey and more on a starry new album.

Tagged as: 60s, Ariana Grande, Barbra Streisand, Bob Dylan, contemporary, Mariah Carey, Paul McCartney, USA

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Stan Lynch Recalls Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Backing Bob Dylan In Australia

by Paul Cashmere

In 1986 Bob Dylan toured Australia with Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers as his backing band.

Tagged as: 20s, Bob Dylan, rock, Speaker Wars, Stan Lynch, The Heartbreakers, Tom Petty, USA

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Bob Dylan Plays First Shows For 2025

by Paul Cashmere

Bob Dylan has resumed live concerts for 2025 with the first show on 25 March 2025 in Tulsa.

Tagged as: 60s, Bob Dylan, folk, rock, USA

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Cat Power Does Dylan At Festival Hall

by Anna-Maria Megalogenis

When Bob Dylan played Festival Hall on April 19th and 20th in 1966, it was standing room only, fast forward to tonight’s show almost 59 years later and it’s a fully seated affair, with comfy cushioned seats and bougie carpet.

Tagged as: 00s, 60s, Bob Dylan, Cat Power, folk, USA

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Ross Wilson Passes 150 Shows For 50th Anniversary Tour

by Paul Cashmere

Ross Wilson’s 50 Years of Hits tour is turning into the Australia equivalent of Bob Dylan’s Never Ending tour.

Tagged as: 70s, Australia, Bob Dylan, rock, Ross Wilson

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Mick Jagger, The Rolling Stones image by Ros O'Gorman, Noise11, photo

Younger Mick Jagger “Replaces” Bob Dylan At The Oscars

by Paul Cashmere

‘Young’ Mick Jagger was a surprise addition to the Academy Awards on Sunday when he presented ‘Best Original Song’ instead of ‘old’ Bob Dylan.

Tagged as: A Complete Unknown, Academy Awards, Best Original Song, Bob Dylan, Mick Jagger, Oscars, rock, Rolling Stones

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Why Bob Dylan Doesn’t Do Interviews

by Paul Cashmere

If you’ve wondered why Bob Dylan interviews are so rare there is a very good reason. So many dickheads have interviewed him over the years that Bob has just given up on the media.

Tagged as: 60s, Bob Dylan, folk, rock, USA

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Bob Dylan Announces His First Dates For 2025

by Paul Cashmere

Bob Dylan has announced his first dates for 2025, they are all in the USA and they are all theatre dates.

Tagged as: 60s, Bob Dylan, folk, rock, USA

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Songwriter, Producer and Rides Member Barry Goldberg Dies At Age 83

by Paul Cashmere

Songwriter, producer and keyboard player Barry Goldberg has died at the age of 83.

Tagged as: 10s, Barry Goldberg, blues, Bob Dylan, Mitch Ryder, rock, Stephen Stills, The Rides, USA

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Joan Baez Found Bob Dylan When He Was Still ‘A Complete Unknown’

by Paul Cashmere

The movie ‘A Complete Unknown’ is about Bob Dylan’s early years. Many of those years were spent with folk legend Joan Baez, his girlfriend at the time. In 2015, Joan Baez spoke to Noise11 and talked about the time.

Tagged as: 60s, A Complete Unknown, Bob Dylan, folk, Joan Baez, USA

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Garth Hudson, the Last Remaining Member of The Band, Dies At Age 87

by Paul Cashmere

Garth Hudson, the longest living founding member of The Band, has died at the age of 87.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Bob Dylan, Canada, Garth Hudson, rock, The Band, USA

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Bob Dylan ‘Mr Tamborine Man’ Lyrics Sell for $508000

by Music-News.com

The original handwritten lyrics of an early draft of Bob Dylan’s hit Mr. Tambourine Man have sold at auction for $US508,000 ($AUD815,000).

Tagged as: Bob Dylan, folk, Mr Tamborine Man, rock 60s, songwriter, USA

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Bob Dylan A Complete Unknown Fact Check

by Paul Cashmere

The Bob Dylan biopic ‘A Complete Unknown’ is a remarkable telling of the rise to fame of the legendary Bob Dylan but like all movies based on real life, liberties were taken to fit the story into one two-hour and 20-minute capsule.

Tagged as: 60s, A Complete Unknown, Bob Dylan, Dylan Goes Electric, Elijah Wald, folk, rock, USA

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Bob Dylan Blood on the Tracks Turns 50

by Paul Cashmere

Bob Dylan’s 15th studio album ‘Blood On The Tracks’ was released 50 years ago on 20 January 1975.

Tagged as: 70s, Blood On The Tracks, Bob Dylan, folk, rock, USA

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President Jimmy Carter Dies at Age 100

by Paul Cashmere

President Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, has died at age 100.

Tagged as: Bob Dylan, Jimmy Carter, President, USA

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Watch the Extended Preview of Bob Dylan A Complete Unknown Starring Timothée Chalamet

by Paul Cashmere

A new eight-minute extended video of the Bob Dylan biopic ‘A Complete Unknown’ has been released.

Tagged as: 60s, A Complete Unknown, Bob Dylan, rock, Timothée Chalamet, USA

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Bob Dylan Is Looking Forward To Seeing Timothee Chalamet Play Bob Dylan

by Paul Cashmere

Bob Dylan says he is looking forward to his biopic ‘A Complete Unknown’ where Timothee Charlamet will play Bob.

Tagged as: 60s, A Complete Unknown, biopic, Bob Dylan, folk, movie, rock, Timothee Charlamet, USA

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Bob Dylan Posts Praise For Nick Cave

by Paul Cashmere

Bob Dylan has taken to social media to sing the praises of Australia’s Nick Cave.

Tagged as: 80s, alternative, Australia, Bob Dylan, Nick Cave, rock

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The Cure’s The Head on the Door: 40 Years of Post-Punk Perfection

Released on August 26, 1985, The Head on the Door marked a pivotal moment in The Cure's evolution. Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, the album stands as a testament to the band's ability to blend post-punk sensibilities with accessible pop melodies, propelling them into the mainstream while retaining their distinctive edge.

August 30, 2025

The Korgis Join Forces With Australian Guitarist Joe Matera For ‘Coffee In New York’ Album

English pop-rock survivors The Korgis are back in 2025 with a brand-new collaborative album, teaming up with Australian singer, songwriter and guitarist Joe Matera. The project, titled Coffee In New York, will be released on October 24, 2025, via Renaissance Records in the USA on both vinyl and CD.

August 28, 2025

Bon Jovi Call On Friends For Forever (Legendary Edition)

Bon Jovi will return this October with a brand-new collaboration record, Forever (Legendary Edition), set for release on October 24, 2025. The 14-track album finds Jon Bon Jovi and the band reimagining the spirit of their 2024 record Forever with the help of an all-star guest list. The project arrives after Jon Bon Jovi’s vocal cord surgery, a setback that forced him to step away from touring while still creatively hungry to share music.

August 28, 2025

Slayer Announce One-Night-Only Headline Show at Hersheypark Stadium

Slayer will return to the stage this September for a rare headline show on the U.S. east coast, confirming a massive one-night-only concert at Hersheypark Stadium, Pennsylvania, on September 20, 2025.

August 27, 2025

Mike Joyce Turns the Tables in The Drums: A Candid Beat from The Smiths’ Backseat

Manchester’s unsung pulse, drummer Mike Joyce, finally steps out from behind The Smiths’ jangly guitar riffs with his much-anticipated memoir, The Drums, due for release in November 2025.

August 26, 2025

UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell Announce Perth Show For Big Love World Tour

UB40 featuring Ali Campbell have added a Perth date to their Big Love World Tour after strong demand across Australia, bringing one of reggae’s most distinctive voices back to the West Coast. The show will take place at Kings Park & Botanic Garden on Sunday, 18 January 2026.

August 25, 2025

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds photo by Ros O'Gorman

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Announce Wild God 2026 Tour of Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds will return home to Australia in January 2026 with the official announcement today of their Wild God Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand tour. The run of shows will be the band’s first in the region since 2022 and will bring their acclaimed Wild God album to life for local audiences.

August 25, 2025