Bob
Dylan (born Robert Allen Zimmerman) is an American singer-songwriter, musician
and poet who has been a major influence in music for five decades. Rolling Stone
Magazine ranked this Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee 2nd in their list of
"Greatest Artists of All Time" and Time Magazine included him in their
list of 100 most influential people of the 20th century. Many of his songs, such
as "Blowin' in the Wind" and "The Times They Are a-Changin"
became anthems for the civil rights and anti-war movements. Although he is best
known for his folk music from the 1960s which chronicled this turbulent historical
period, he has consistently remained in the musical limelight. His 2006 album
"Modern Times" debuted at #1 on the US album charts, making him (at
65) the oldest person ever to do so. In addition to inspiring generations who
long for change with his lyrics and music, Bob Dylan has also been active in many
social causes. During the civil rights movement in the 1960s he regularly performed
at peace rallies with Joan Baez, and participated in the groundbreaking fundraising
song for famine relief in Africa, "We Are the World" in addition to
the Live Aid concert in 1985. Recently, he has also supported the End Hunger Network,
whose goal is to end hunger in America and around the world.
