Bob Dylan, born Robert Allen Zimmerman on May 24, 1941, is an American singer-songwriter who has been a major figure in popular culture for over six decades. Widely regarded as one of the greatest songwriters of all time, Dylan's work from the 1960s, including songs like "Blowin' in the Wind" and "The Times They Are a-Changin'", became anthems for the civil rights and antiwar movements. Born in Duluth, Minnesota, and raised in Hibbing, Dylan taught himself piano and guitar, eventually moving to New York City in 1961. There, he became a prominent figure in the Greenwich Village folk music scene. Throughout his career, Dylan has sold over 125 million records worldwide and has received numerous awards, including a Nobel Prize for Literature.
