How to Celebrate Bob Dylan's Birthday

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Often referred to as the "most important voice of his generation," Bob Dylan epitomized the free, folk sound of the '60s. Celebrate the Tambourine Man's birthday on May 24th with some down-home revelry of your own.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Step1
Write a private birthday card addressed to Robert Zimmerman, Bob Dylan's original birth name.
Step2
Play a little harmonica in tribute to the man who made a name with this unique instrument.
Step3
Break out your CD collection and play Bob's first hit original album from beginning to end. "The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan" was released in 1963 and was his first step on the path to international fame.
Step4
Bust out your dusty tambourine and make some noise in celebration of one of Mr. Dylan's most famous ditties, "Mr. Tambourine Man."
Step5
Rent the films, "Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid", "Don't Look Back" and "The Last Waltz," Bob's claims to fame on the movie circuit.
Step6
Do something that makes you feel free. Bob Dylan is known for his timely, poetic lyrics and his ability to speak to our need for freedom.

Tips & Warnings

  • Although he refused to play at Woodstock, the spirit of Dylan's music was an integral force at the legendary Woodstock show. The event, and the people who attended it, speaks volumes about the fans who called Bob Dylan their own.

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raffaele said

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on 5/24/2008 Happy birthday friend of mine Bob.

I i'll be with you and your band in Chattillon Aosta Italy, to few days.

At soon and good life for you.

Raffaele Italia

raffaele said

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on 5/24/2008 Happy birthday friend Bob

Raffaele Italy

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on 5/23/2008 Get down and thank the Creator that we've had the honor of being alive to see him on this earth. Future generations will have the music; we have the man and are blessed.

DaleB said

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on 5/15/2007 And if you really want to play his first album pick the correct one - simply titled Bob Dylan and including his original compositions, "Song To Woody" and "Talkin' New York". It was the review of this album in the New York Times that set him on the path to international fame.

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on 6/30/2006 Recommend to a local bar that they have a "Bob Dylan Birthday Bash" that is an open mike night, but everybody has to do Bob Dylan songs. Or, alternatively, you could do a karaoke night where everyone sings Bob Dylan songs. I'm going to one tonight - it's gonna be fun!

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