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Exclusive | Bob Dylan’s earliest New York tapes see the light — and they complement Timothée Chalamet biopic

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Exclusive | Bob Dylan’s earliest New York tapes see the light — and they complement Timothée Chalamet biopic

Don’t think twice, it’s all right. Bob Dylan’s earliest New York recordings are finally getting their due. “The Bootleg Series Vol. 18: Through the Open Window, 1956‑1963,” a massive collection of previously unheard performances from the “Like a Rolling Stone” singer’s first years in Greenwich Village and beyond, dropped Friday, Oct. 31. Bob Dylan’s latest release, “The Bootleg Series Vol. 18: Through The Open … Read more

Man who believes he could be Bob Dylan’s illegitimate son has written a novel about it

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Man who believes he could be Bob Dylan’s illegitimate son has written a novel about it

With his tight curls and sharp features, Sam Sussman looks a lot like Bob Dylan — a resemblance that gained significance when Sussman was 15. Driving with his stepfather, Luke, Dylan’s “Like a Rolling Stone” came on the radio, and Luke told him: “There’s a lyric in there about your mother. They used to know … Read more

Exclusive | NYC is full of iconic rock’n’roll moments like Bob Dylan’s album cover — and this photographer is highlighting the history

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Exclusive | NYC is full of iconic rock’n’roll moments like Bob Dylan’s album cover — and this photographer is highlighting the history

New York City’s streets hide legendary rock ’n’ roll moments you never knew were there — until Steve Birnbaum brings them back to life. The Big Apple-based photographer and filmmaker is the brain behind @TheBandWasHere — a viral project that resurrects iconic album covers right where they were shot decades ago. Birnbaum tracks down where … Read more

Real story of ‘twerp’ Bob Dylan’s romance with ‘Sylvie’ — what you don’t see in ‘A Complete Unknown’

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Real story of ‘twerp’ Bob Dylan’s romance with ‘Sylvie’ — what you don’t see in ‘A Complete Unknown’

In the hit Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown,” in which Golden Globes-nominated Timothée Chalamet plays a spot-on Dylan, Hollywood liberties are taken. He didn’t first meet his hero Woody Guthrie, for the first time, at a New Jersey hospital and sing “Song to Woody” for him in the room. He didn’t fall into bed … Read more

Timothée Chalamet is ‘floored’ by Bob Dylan’s honest reaction to ‘A Complete Unknown’

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Timothée Chalamet is ‘floored’ by Bob Dylan’s honest reaction to ‘A Complete Unknown’

Bob Dylan is giving his stamp of approval to Timothée Chalamet and the biopic “A Complete Unknown.”  “There’s a movie about me opening soon called ‘A Complete Unknown’ (what a title!). Timothee Chalamet is starring in the lead role,” the singer, 83, wrote via X on Wednesday. “Timmy’s a brilliant actor so I’m sure he’s going to be completely believable … Read more

Slices of NYC music history go on the block —including Madonna and Bob Dylan’s first recordings

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Slices of NYC music history go on the block —including Madonna and Bob Dylan’s first recordings

Rare items tied to the New York City music scene are on the auction block at Guernsey’s and will tomorrow land in the hands of lucky collectors. Personal pieces range from autographed musical instruments to history-making recordings and snapshots taken on a first date with Madonna. One things you won’t see are love letters written … Read more

Bob Dylan’s publisher gives $600 refunds for fake ‘hand signed’ books

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Bob Dylan’s publisher gives 0 refunds for fake ‘hand signed’ books

Simon & Schuster issued an apology Sunday — as well as $600 refunds — after saying that books “hand signed” by Bob Dylan were not individually inscribed by the music legend. “To those who purchased ‘The Philosophy of Modern Song’ limited edition, we want to apologize,” wrote the publishing company in an Instagram post. “As … Read more