Bob Dylan Showbiz Cheat Sheet

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Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan is an American singer and songwriter. He secured his first record deal in 1961 after gaining fame as a folk singer. His most recent studio albums include Together Through Life (2009), Tempest (2012), Shadows in the Night (2015), Fallen Angels (2016), and Rough and Rowdy Ways (2020). Dylan has received an array of honors and recognitions from the Grammys, the Academy Awards, the Golden Globe awards, former President Barack Obama (the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2012)—he's even been awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature.
- Full name: Robert Dylan
- Born: May 24, 1941
- Height: 5′ 7″
- Spouses: Carolyn Dennis (1986–1992), Sara Dylan (1965–1977)
- Children: Jakob Dylan, Desiree Gabrielle Dennis-Dylan, Sam Dylan, Jesse Dylan, Maria Dylan, Anna Dylan
- Net worth: $500 million
- Genre: Rock, country
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The Eagles Didn’t Want Their Music to Have ‘Mass Appeal’

The Eagles said they didn't want mass appeal. Here's why they thought this would be a bad thing.

by Emma McKee

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A black and white picture of Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Randy Meisner, Glenn Frey and Don Felder of The Eagles standing in a row together.

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The Eagles’ Don Henley Wondered Why Anyone ‘Really Gives a S***’ About Their Music

Don Henley said The Eagles took their music very seriously. He once wondered why he or other people even cared about it.

by Emma McKee

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The Eagles’ Glenn Frey Said Most Grammy Winners in the 1970s Weren’t Deserving — With 1 Notable Exception

The Eagles have been a popular band for years. Glenn Frey said he didn't admire many popular acts of their time, but he made one exception.

by Emma McKee

Bob Dylan Unknowingly Provided the Soundtrack to 1 of the Most Humiliating Nights of Yoko Ono’s Life

John Lennon humiliated Yoko Ono at a party in the 1970s. Someone put on a Bob Dylan song to try to lessen the sting.

by Emma McKee

A black and white picture of Bob Dylan and Joan Baez sitting together in front of a building. She smiles.

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Joan Baez Admitted She Tried to ‘Shove’ Bob Dylan ‘Into a Mold’ When They Were Together

Joan Baez and Bob Dylan were a couple in the early 1960s. She shared one reason why she believed they didn't work out in the end.

by Emma McKee

A black and white picture of Suze Rotolo and Bob Dylan looking at each other.

Movies

Why Bob Dylan Didn’t Want Girlfriend Suze Rotolo’s Real Name in ‘A Complete Unknown’

Bob Dylan dated Suze Rotolo in his early days in New York City. Here's why he reportedly wanted her to have a different name in 'A Complete Unknown.'

by Emma McKee

A black and white picture of Joan Baez and Bob Dylan sitting. She sings and he plays guitar and harmonica.

Notable People

Joan Baez Revealed How She Forgave Bob Dylan for Their ‘Totally Demoralizing’ Relationship

Bob Dylan and Joan Baez were together in the 1960s. she shared how she moved past her anger over their split.

by Emma McKee

Joan Baez wears yellow and stands with her arm on Bob Dylan's shoulders. He wears black and holds a guitar.

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Joan Baez Said the ‘Best Song’ of Her Life Came Out of Her Relationship With Bob Dylan

Joan Baez said she was unhappy with Bob Dylan for years after they split. Still, she said she wrote her best song about him.

by Emma McKee

A black and white picture of Bob Dylan and Joan Baez singing into the same microphone. He plays a guitar.

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Joan Baez Left Her Insulting 1984 Tour With Bob Dylan Early

Bob Dylan and Joan Baez were involved in the early 1960s. They toured together years later, but it wasn't very pleasant for her.

by Emma McKee

Notable People

Joan Baez Avoided Bob Dylan at an Obama-Era Event Because She Knew Talking to Him Would Be Too ‘Awful’

Bob Dylan and Joan Baez did not end their relationship on good terms. She said that even decades later, she wasn't sure she wanted to talk to him.

by Emma McKee

Paul McCartney wears a white shirt and green hoodie. Bob Dylan wears a suit and bolo tie.

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Paul McCartney Wants to Duet With Bob Dylan, but He Doesn’t Think They’ll Ever ‘Get Round to It’

Paul McCartney and Bob Dylan have known each other for decades. McCartney once said he'd love to collaborate with with him.

by Emma McKee

Timothée Chalamet wears sunglasses and sits in a car with a cigarette while playing Bob Dylan.

Movies

Bob Dylan Praised Timothée Chalamet’s Acting Ahead of ‘A Complete Unknown’

Bob Dylan has had some involvement in the upcoming film 'A Complete Unknown.' He shared how he feels about Timothée Chalamet playing him.

by Emma McKee

Bob Dylan stands behind a podium and holds a stack of papers.

Movies

Bob Dylan Insisted on Including a ‘Totally Inaccurate’ Scene in ‘A Complete Unknown’

Bob Dylan is known for fabricating some details of his life. He told the director of 'A Complete Unknown' to do the same.

by Emma McKee

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Bob Dylan Personally Added 1 Line to a Fight Scene in ‘A Complete Unknown’

Bob Dylan has had some involvement in 'A Complete Unknown.' He added dialogue to a fight scene.

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Timothee Chalamet wears sunglasses and sits in a car. He has a cigarette in his mouth.

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Timothée Chalamet ‘Wept’ After Shooting 1 Crucial Scene in the Bob Dylan Biopic ‘A Complete Unknown’

Timothée Chalamet said he found one scene in 'A Complete Unknown' very emotional. Here's why he went home and cried.

by Emma McKee

Timothee Chalamet and Elle Fanning hold hands while walking. He holds a coffee and she holds onto her purse.

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‘A Complete Unknown’: Elle Fanning Admitted She Was ‘Let Down’ She Had to Rehearse With Timothée Chalamet

Elle Fanning said she didn't expect to see Timothée Chalamet at a rehearsal. Here's who she was hoping to meet instead.

by Emma McKee

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Timothée Chalamet Admitted He Would ‘Go to Sleep Panicked’ While Playing Bob Dylan

Timothée Chalamet is playing Bob Dylan in the film 'A Complete Unknown.' Here's why he went to bed stressed while filming.

by Emma McKee

Timothée Chalamet wears a black leather jacket.

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Timothée Chalamet Refused to Take ‘the Easy Way Out’ While Preparing to Play Bob Dylan

Timothée Chalamet had five years to prepare for his role as Bob Dylan. He never wanted the process to be easy for himself.

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Elle Fanning Said Everyone on Set Was ‘Shaking’ When They Heard Timothée Chalamet Sing as Bob Dylan

Timothée Chalamet does his own singing in 'A Complete Unknown.' Elle Fanning shared how people on set reacted to him.

by Emma McKee

Bob Dylan wears a suit and a cowboy hat. He holds an electric guitar and stands in front of a microphone.

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Bob Dylan Is ‘so Supportive’ of the Timothée Chalamet-Led Biopic ‘A Complete Unknown’

Bob Dylan shared his thoughts on the Timothée Chalamet film 'A Complete Unknown.' Here's why he feels supportive of it.

by Emma McKee

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Was There a Hidden Message in Bob Dylan’s Song for the ‘Reagan’ Movie?

Classic rock and politics sometimes collide in unexpected ways. For example, Bob Dylan covered a Cole Porter song for the movie ‘Reagan’.

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Bob Dylan Says 1 Beatles Song Is Like ‘an Out-of-Body Experience’

During an interview about great songs, Bob Dylan discussed the effects that two Beatles songs had on him. He said one makes him feel like he's levitating.

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Monica Barbaro as Joan Baez, holding a guitar case and a suitcase, in NYC

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Monica Barbaro Transforms Into Joan Baez for New Bob Dylan Biopic

Timothée Chalamet will play Dylan in the upcoming movie 'A Complete Unknown,' which is currently filming in New York City.

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