Bob Dylan: How the Foulks Stole the Legendary Artist from Woodstock

Today in 1941, legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan was born. Celebrate the singer’s 75th birthday with a lesser-known story from his illustrious career: how the Isle of Wight Festival stole Bob Dylan from Woodstock.

Read this fascinating article, with some great pictures of Dylan, from The Independent, then learn even more in Ray & Caroline Foulk‘s book, Stealing Dylan from Woodstock. The 1969 Isle of Wight Festival was Bob Dylan’s one and only full concert appearance in seven-and-a-half years and played its part in a highly transformative period of the artist’s life. Stealing Dylan from Woodstock tells this unique story, including over 200 photographs. Continue reading “Bob Dylan: How the Foulks Stole the Legendary Artist from Woodstock”

Weekly Roundup: Bizarre Beauty, a Legend from an Ancient Fortress, and a List All Book Lovers Will Relate To

Bizarre beauty treatments, an emotional WWII-era letter, and fierce female superheroes are just a few of the random, awesome articles you’ll find in this week’s roundup!

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