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This episode explores the life and impact of Bob Dylan, a folk singer who became the 'voice of a generation' and transformed songwriting.

Episode 83 How does a young folk singer from Minnesota evolve into the "voice of a generation," only to defy that very label at every turn? In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the enigma that is Bob Dylan. From the smoke-filled coffee houses of Greenwich Village to the controversial "electric" pivot that changed the trajectory of rock and roll, we trace the restless artistic journey of the man who redefined what a songwriter could be. Join us as we examine the poetry, the protest, an...

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