Summary
Elijah Wald: A Complete Stranger: Bob Dylan 1961-1965
At the height of his fame as an icon of the folk movement, Bob Dylan did the unthinkable on July 25, 1965 at the Newport Festival - he replaced the acoustic guitar with an electric one. The "electric revolution" of the future winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature led to controversial reactions, causing a sociocultural upheaval that would herald a new era. For some, this moment represented a new Declaration of Independence, for others betrayal, and for all: the end of folk and innocence of the early sixties. Delving deep into the story we thought we knew, this book recreates the atmosphere of the time through meticulous research of original recordings, letters and diaries. Charting Dylan's complex relationship with the folk establishment and his transformation from bard to rock 'n' roll star, the author offers an insightful and nuanced analysis. This is the story of how one man, armed only with a guitar and an amplifier, shook the foundations of music and became a legend.
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