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Bob Dylan Wins Pulitzer Prize

Bob Dylan won a special citation Pulitzer Prize from Columbia University on Monday. Dylan adds the Pulitzer to his collection of awards that include a Grammy and an Oscar and, of course, nets the much needed $10,000 cash purse that accompanies the accolade. (via AFP)

Legendary musician and folk icon Bob Dylan was handed a special citation from the Pulitzer Prize board Monday, following in the footsteps of fellow musicians Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane.

Dylan was honored with the special citation for his "profound impact on popular music and American culture, marked by lyrical compositions of extraordinary poetic power," the board said, announcing the winners.

Posted on 04/07/2008 | Comments(6) | Permalink

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Dylan's Newport Performances Coming to DVD

Welcome to the autumn of Bob Dylan. Earlier this month, various forms of the compilation Dylan were released and on October 30th both the soundtrack to the forthcoming Dylan biopic, I'm Not There (which debuts on November 30th), and a DVD of Dylan's Newport performances are released.

The Other Side of the Mirror: Live at Newport Folk Festival 1963-1965 is the first official full release of the Newport appearances and, of course, includes that fateful night in '65 when Dylan changed it all. Definitely looking forward to finally seeing that full performance of "Like a Rolling Stone." Enjoy the trailer...

Posted on 10/25/2007 | Comments(6) | Permalink

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Video: Bob Dylan - "Most Likely You Go Your Way..." Mark Ronson Remix

Showing the restraint and respect that most remixers are allergic to, Mark Ronson updates Dylan's Blonde on Blonde side 3 opener, "Most Likely You Go Your Way And I'll Go Mine," with little more than added brass and a beefed up rhythm section more suitable for the dance floor. Thank God this didn't turn out to be some techno joke.

The remix is part of the forthcoming retrospective, Dylan, which comes in three forms: single disc with 18 songs, three-disc set with 51 songs, and limited deluxe edition box. All versions are due October 1st on Columbia. More information on all of that here.

Bob Dylan - "Most Likely You Go Your Way And I'll Go Mine" Mark Ronson Remix:

Posted on 09/06/2007 | Comments(54) | Permalink

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Dylan Biopic, I'm Not There, Trailer and Release Date

The New York Times is reporting that the Todd Haynes directed Bob Dylan biopic, I'm Not There, will open in New York at the tiny art-house cinema Film Forum on November 21st. Harvey Weinstein tells the Times:

"With a movie like this you have to build it," said Mr. Weinstein, who founded the company with his brother, Bob, two years ago after an acrimonious split from the Walt Disney Company saw them relinquish control of Miramax. "I don't think you can go out on 500 screens. The reason for Film Forum is you go where the best word of mouth is on the movie. I like the movie; I think it's adventurous. The audience is going to have to work — work in a good way."

Here's a first look at the trailer:

And if you'd prefer a higher quality version...

QuickTime: I'm Not There Trailer (24.4 MB)

Dylan is portrayed by six different actors including Cate Blanchett, Richard Gere, Christian Bale and Heath Ledger through various stages of his life. Here's a look at Blanchett's mid-sixties Dylan meeting David Cross's kooky Allen Ginsberg:

Posted on 08/21/2007 | Comments(6) | Permalink

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Minnesota Public Radio Delves Into Dylan

Bringing it all back to Minnesota

On Monday, MPR's The Current broadcast interviews from several Bob Dylan experts as part of a three-day symposium called "Highway 61 Revisited: Dylan's Road from Minnesota to the World."

Designed as a lively and stimulating assessment of Bob Dylan's work, sources, influences, and aimed at a diverse audience of scholars, students, avid fans, journalists, musicians, and other Dylanologists, "Highway 61 Revisited" was a landmark international gathering. Speakers included many key writers on Dylan's work and other scholars of music, American culture, literature, history, and international subjects as well as musicians and writers. [Read More]

Listen to the interviews here. (Look in the right column.)

Posted on 03/27/2007 | Comments(3) | Permalink

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