(born 1941) Singer/songwriter, née Robert Zimmerman. Arguably the most influential individual in the development of modern rock and folk music. Although his music sold modestly and received limited radio time, Dylan’s blending of folk/ protest traditions with his own poetic, mystical, sometimes hallucinogenic style influenced virtually all later rock music.

“The Times They Are A-Changin” (1964) is a classic of the 1960s counterculture. Other acclaimed work includes the “Highway 61 Revisited” (1965) and “Blonde on Blonde” (1966) albums. He has also produced albums like “Nashville Skyline” (1969), which exhibits influence from country music, and “Slow Train Coming” (1979), which shows his religious interest.