Bob Dylan

In July 1965, Bob Dylan was gearing up for a pivotal moment in music history at the Newport Folk Festival where he famously went electric. Just before this iconic performance, Dylan was rehearsing with the Butterfield Blues Band, featuring notable talents like Al Kooper and Mike Bloomfield. This period marked a significant shift in Dylan's career, as he had recently released his album 'Bringing It All Back Home' in March of that year, which showcased his new electric sound. That album was a bold statement of artistic evolution, blending folk with rock elements, signaling his departure from traditional folk music. The live recording captures the electric energy that would soon electrify audiences and change the landscape of popular music, illustrating Dylan's brave leap into experimentation.

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