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Happy Birthday Robert Zimmerman! Bob Dylan Turns 71

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Let's Celebrate! Bob Dylan's 71st Birthday Is May 24, 2012

Hard to believe but Bob Dylan turns 71 years old this year! Though I wish I could celebrate Dylan's birthday with him, I didn't make the invitation list...so I decided to have some fun on my own. I've set up this site for all of us to share our memories and experiences, opinions, favorite songs and albums, books, websites and so on in honor of the anniversary of Bob's birth. There are also some humorous YouTube videos to enjoy!

In our unconventional, rv lifestyle, nothing makes it more perfect than filling the rv with Bob's sound. Talk about relaxing!!

Here's a short bio of the birthday boy: Robert Allen Zimmerman was born to Abe and Beatty Zimmerman in St. Mary's Hospital on May 24, 1941, in Duluth, Minnesota. He was raised in Hibbing, Minnesota, and began attending the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis in 1959, where he started calling himself Bob Dylan.

He traveled to New York in the early sixties, where he quickly made his mark on the folk scene and was signed to Columbia Records. Over fifty years later, Bob Dylan has maintained his status as a musical icon. Even at his age, he is still a big concert draw and the "Never Ending Tour" continues.

So let's have some fun in honor of Bob's 70th - hope you'll join in the discussions that follow below!

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One Of My Favorite Dylan Posters

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Jimmy Fallon As Bob Dylan Singing "Charles In Charge"

Youtube Bob Dylan Impersonation

LET'S START OFF THE DYLAN BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION WITH A BANG!

This Jimmy Fallon video is hilarious. Cannot believe it isn't Dylan!
Singing the "Charles in Charge" theme song puts it over the top.
Do you remember that TV show with Scott Baio? If not, get a quick refresher course HERE

Jimmy Fallon Does Bob Dylan Singing "Charles In Charge" Theme Song: by ryanseacrest | video info

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Should The NEVER ENDING TOUR Truly Never End?

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In December, 2010, the Wall Street Journal Published This Article. While the general subject was baby boomer rock stars, the article specifically asks if Dylan should "hang up his hat" and stop touring. Recently, there has also been a lot of criticism on how Bob's vocals are sounding during a performance. But I'd rather he keep on going (I am inspired that he is still touring, actually!) instead of accepting a world without Dylan in it...how about you?

Should Bob Dylan Quit Touring? Why or Why Not?

Yes, Bob Dylan Should Quit Touring

No, Bob Dylan Should NOT QUIT Touring

TheMummyNextDoor says:

Well, I keep seeing him... I suppose if he stopped touring it could save me some money! ;) It's kind of down to him though isn't it?

JJNW says:

NO! JUST BECAUSE! lol

Angee says:

Bob Dylan should Definately Not Quit Touring.
Bob Dylan should Definately Keep Touring,
and we'll keep on growing with him ;

Angee says:

Definately, things evolve for good here, and if I want to hear the, "Bob Dylan's voice I know", then I am sure i can find a recording of it somewhere... I'd rather feel the energy of Bob Dylan today, I've matured too ; and still turn it up!.

Chris-H says:

Quit? I thought Bob Dylan was an immortal. No, when the time comes he should sing at his own wake.

nadjaiskeniskie says:

Gawd no. Touring is what he does.

AshleeCraft says:

No way! As long as he wants to keep doing it, he should keep doing it!

aj2008 says:

Why should he quit touring? As long he can sing I dont care how old he is!!

mountaincabinmercantile says:

No, Never! Like fine wine, he ages gracefully...

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Bob Dylan on Film: Movies and Documentaries

Dylan Up On The Silver Screen

Bob has not only appeared in movies, he has been the subject of numerous documentaries as well. Here is a list of some of his movies and documentaries.

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