From the Garage Archives: The Story of Bob Dylan: the music revolutionary

Step into the early 1960s to see how a young performer appeared out of nowhere to shape modern rock music. You'll follow him through the decades to hear Dylan's incredible influence on all music through his effect on superstars like The Beatles, Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, and modern music in general.  How Bob grew up in a Jewish family in Minnesota and changed his nameThe very strange obsession that brought him to New York in the early '60sHow the women in his life greatly influenced his lyric writing Why audiences booing him was the mark of a key turning point in modern rock n rollHow a near-tragic motorcycle accident actually may have saved his lifeAbout his unknown backup band becoming a superstar band on their own without Bob His legacy and influence on all music that has come along since his debutBob Dylan is widely considered to be the inspiration for how rock music transformed itself from joyful ditties like Twist and Shout to deep and meaningful lyrics that communicated the challenges and dichotomies of life.  To understand the evolution of music, it is key to understand Dylan's key role in its transformation. Follow the Show / Receive bonus content:Follow GTS on Apple or Spotify podcasts to be alerted when our next episode dropsFollow Garage to Stadiums (GTS) on social channels  Download the Official Garage to Stadiums playlists for each episode on Apple Music or SpotifyVisit GaragetoStadiums.com for bonus content on Bob Dylan, including concert footage, transcripts and other interesting facts.Guest BioHarold Lepidus is a Dylan historian and author of Friends and Other Strangers: Bob Dylan Examined.