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hey, Dylan rocks. Im going to see him Nov 10 in Columbus and I can't wait. If you have not already, you MUST get Love and Theft. I went to a midnight sale monday, the album is rockin. Nice Page, hey maybe add some pix or something. "She's got everything she needs she's an artist she don't look back"
heather wise <jrt_qt11@yahoo.com>
oh USA - Wednesday, September 19, 2001 at 13:46:36 (EDT)

Hi all, I just saw Bob Dylan in concert at the Sedalia State Fair in the State of Missouri. I have never heard his voice in person or did not know much about him. His concert and voice is remarkable. My heart has continued to sing since last Saturday night. I am greatly greatful to my bosses wife for inviting me to his concert. We are both social workers and we work for the blind in the State of Missouri. I would love an opportunity to just speak with Bob. Is this possible?... and how do go about locating him?... Sincerely and with care Sheila Keeney
Sheila Keeney <ssc1cf@mizzou.edu>
Columbia, MO USA - Saturday, August 18, 2001 at 15:33:55 (EDT)

Hi All, I was hoping to attend the Hibbing All-Class Reunion this week in Hibbing, MN, where Dylan grew up (from age 6). However, a wedding and the unexpected costs involved got in the way. My Internet friend Linda Suazo (nee Erickson) will be there with some members of her large family (nine kids, two adopted). Linda was in the class of 1960 and sat behind Bob in Study Hall in 1958-59. Her good friend Jerry taught Bob how to play the guitar (which is not mentioned in any biographies, including the latest, DOWN THE HIGHWAY, which is excellent, btw.) As you probably know, Bob started out on piano, taking lessons from an early age, and played piano in several rock bands in highschool (one of which was called "The Golden Chords"). Bob's ambition was to play piano in Little Richard's band (although Little Richard sort of took care of that instrument, as did Jerry Lee Lewis in his band too.) Imagine if Bob had stuck to piano and avoided folk music altogether; he'd probably still be working in coffee houses or seedy nightclubs scratching out a living. Bob is a good piano player, however, as you'll notice if you listen to "Every Grain of Sand" and "Forever Young" amongst others. If anyone wants to check out Dylan's lyrics (and chords), there are several sites available that provide them, free of charge (the same goes for Elvis). Getting back to the Hibbing reunion, Bob likely was invited (class of 1959), but he won't be there, as he is scheduled to perform at a famous castle in Edinburgh on the 13th and will be performing in Dublin two nights later, as part of a European tour listed at the official Dylan site. He also plays in various parts of the U.S. in July and August. I'm hoping to see him in Las Vegas on August 24 (I've never seen Bob live before, and am determined to see him at least once before either one of us dies; I'm 56, but you never know, and, of course, Bob is now 60, although apparently in much better health since he quit drinking (and possibly quit smoking too, given the near-fatal illness he had related to the lining of his heart, described in detail in DOWN THE HIGHWAY.) Bye for now.
Peter R. Whitmey <prwhitmey@yahoo.com>
Abbotsford, BC CANADA - Wednesday, July 11, 2001 at 17:43:55 (EDT)

Hi All, I was hoping to attend the Hibbing All-Class Reunion this week in Hibbing, MN, where Dylan grew up (from age 6). However, a wedding and the unexpected costs involved got in the way. My Internet friend Linda Suazo (nee Erickson) will be there with some members of her large family (nine kids, two adopted). Linda was in the class of 1960 and sat behind Bob in Study Hall in 1958-59. Her good friend Jerry taught Bob how to play the guitar (which is not mentioned in any biographies, including the latest, DOWN THE HIGHWAY, which is excellent, btw.) As you probably know, Bob started out on piano, taking lessons from an early age, and played piano in several rock bands in highschool (one of which was called "The Golden Chords"). Bob's ambition was to play piano in Little Richard's band (although Little Richard sort of took care of that instrument, as did Jerry Lee Lewis in his band too.) Imagine if Bob had stuck to piano and avoided folk music altogether; he'd probably still be working in coffee houses or seedy nightclubs scratching out a living. Bob is a good piano player, however, as you'll notice if you listen to "Every Grain of Sand" and "Forever Young" amongst others. If anyone wants to check out Dylan's lyrics (and chords), there are several cites available that provide them, free of charge (the same goes for Elvis). Getting back to the Hibbing reunion, Bob likely was invited (class of 1959), but he won't be there, as he is scheduled to perform at a famous castle in Edinburgh on the 13th and will be performing in Dublin two nights later, as part of a European tour listed at the official Dylan site. He also plays in various parts of the U.S. in July and August. I'm hoping to see him in Las Vegas on August 24 (I've never seen Bob live before, and am determined to see him at least once before either one of us dies; I'm 56, but you never know, and, of course, Bob is now 60, although apparently in much better health since he quit drinking (and possibly quit smoking too, given the near-fatal illness he had related to the lining of his heart, described in detail in DOWN THE HIGHWAY.) Bye for now. some members of her family
Peter R. Whitmey <prwhitmey@yahoo.com>
Abbotsford, BC CANADA - Wednesday, July 11, 2001 at 17:41:52 (EDT)

Looking for Ben Casper - chronic Bob fan who has posted to this site...
Mandy
USA - Wednesday, July 04, 2001 at 13:00:57 (EDT)

Hi (again), I just received the latest biography of Dylan from the Abbotsford library, which just came out a month ago. It is entitled DOWN THE HIGHWAY and is written by Howard Sounes and is published by Grove Press. It has been revealed that Bob married one of his back-up singers, Carolyn Dennis, back around 1985 and they were divorced in 1992. A daughter was born around the time of the marriage named Desiree, which prompted them to keep the marriage and birth a secret so she could have a more normal upbringing. I recently noticed that the album "Under the Red Sky" from the late 1980s is dedicated to his daughter (her nickname is given). Several songs on the album have always struck me as sounding like children's songs, which now makes more sense. Dylan also recorded "This Old Man" for a Disney album released in the early 1990s, which might have also been motivated by having a young daughter.
Peter R. Whitmey <prwhitmey@yahoo.com>
Abbotsford , BC CANADA - Thursday, May 24, 2001 at 17:34:19 (EDT)

Happy Birthday Bob! (Gee, I wonder if he checks out this site - not likely). The Vancouver Province has a picture of Bob on the front page, with a full-page article including a photo of Bob receiving his Golden Globe award earlier this year (for "Things Have Changed" which later won an Oscar too). The Vancouver Sun, a better paper, did not mention Bob's birthday in its entertainment section (shame, shame), but a listing of upcoming events includes a birthday celebration tonight at the Media Club (where journalists presumably hang out), which I plan to attend. I hope everyone that reads this site played some of their favourite Dylan albums today. My favourites are: 1) Desire 2) Oh Mercy 3) Blood on the Tracks 4) Highway 61 Revisited 5) Time Out Of Mind 6) Blonde On Blonde 7) The Times they Are A-Changing 7) Slow Train Coming 8) John Wesley Harding 9) Bringing It All Back Home 10) Freewheeling. I now have all of Dylan's albums from 1962-1989 ("Bob Dylan" through "Oh Mercy" on vinyl), plus several albums on cassette as well as several on CD; I've made copies of the remaining few (thanks to the nearby Whatcom County Library system in Wash. state.)
Peter R. Whitmey <prwhitmey@yahoo.com>
Abbotsford, BC CANADA - Thursday, May 24, 2001 at 17:28:04 (EDT)

As most Dylan fans know, Bob graduated from Hibbing Highschool in Hibbing, Minnesota, which is located northwest of Duluth (where Bob was born), not too far from the Canadian border (which makes Bob almost a Canuck). In 1969, as described in Anthony Scaduto's 1972 biography BOB DYLAN: AN INTIMATE BIOGRAPHY (now available in an updated edition from Barnes & Noble), Bob actually showed up for his 10th reunion celebrations, along with his wife Sara (who was pregnant with Jacob) and their other children. He arrived at Moose Hall around 11:00 pm and stayed for an hour. His old girlfriend Echo Helstrom got up the nerve to visit his table and told Bob that she had written a song. The title, of course, was "Boy From the North Country". There is no indication that Bob performed while there (NASHVILLE SKYLINE was his most recent album). In 1993 the community of Hibbing had an "all-class" reunion, and thousands of graduates showed up, but Bob didn't make it. However, Hibbing is having another "all-class" reunion (see http://www.hibbinghigh.com) from July 11-15. Maybe Bob will make an appearance again (although I believe he will still be touring). Thanks to Linda Suavo (nee Erickson - Class of 1960) for information about the reunion. BTW, Linda sat next to Bob in study hall, and a good friend of hers named Jerry taught Bob how to play the guitar (Bob had started out on the piano, as he idolized Little Richard, and probably Jerry Lee Lewis too.)
Peter R. Whitmey <prwhitmey@yahoo.com>
Abbotsford, BC CANADA - Tuesday, April 10, 2001 at 23:29:45 (EDT)

Bob's been in the news a lot lately. He won an Oscar for his song "Things Have Changed" from WONDER BOYS, and performed on the show while on tour, and made a lovely acceptance speech (as a Vancouver critic pointed out, he looked a lot like Vincent Price, with his thin moustache and spooky delivery). Bo earlier had won a Golden Globe for the same show, and was there to receive it (I missed that show, so don't know what he had to say). There's a new biography coming out on Dylan that apparently reveals for the first time that Bob got married to one of his back-up singers, Carolyn Dennis (who is on the Budokan album) in the mid-1980s, producing a daughter, who is a teenager now. The marriage ended in the early 1990s, and cost Bob a bundle, requiring him to do a lot of touring to pay his bills. Finally, there is a lengthy and fascinating article in ROLLING STONE magazine April 12, 2001, issue no. 866) about "Dylanologists", a term originally associated with A.J. Weberman (who is referred to and quoted in the first Dylan biography from 1972, which is now available in an updated edition from Barnes & Noble). The author makes a big mistake near the beginning, referring to the original version of THE FREEWHEELIN' BOB DYLAN, which had four different songs on it, than the "official" version released a month or so later (in 1963). The author seemed to think that the original had four "extra" songs. I have written a letter to the editor of RS, which hopefully will appear in issue 868. A mono copy of the original version sold for $10,000 in the early 1990s, and a stereo version sold for even more, although the amount was not published. It was not in good shape, however. A near-mint stereo copy is apparently worth $20,000 if one actually exists still (check your local landfill).
Peter R. Whitmey <prwhitmey@yahoo.com>
Abbotsford, BC CANADA - Tuesday, April 10, 2001 at 16:41:39 (EDT)

Hi, Greetings from Finland.
Jari Peltonen
Tampere, FINLAND - Saturday, March 03, 2001 at 09:39:50 (EST)

I love Bob Dylan, I want to marry him. I seen him in concert last summer and it was the greatest experience of my life. He seemed to really love the music. He is the smartest man to ever live. I think he has atleast one song for everyone.
Addie <ALGr8fulded@aol.com>
Maud, OK USA - Wednesday, February 21, 2001 at 22:48:33 (EST)

hey this pretty good thanks for the clips i'm a big dylan fan and i am always looking to view clips of dylans rolling thunder review
louie
silvis, il USA - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 00:17:11 (EST)

I came across an incredible book entitled THE SUPERHUMAN CREW at our local library, published by the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles. The book features close-up sections of a 1888 painting by James Ensor (1960-1949)from Belgium entitled "Christ's Entry Into Brussels", which is considered a masterpiece, and which can be seen at the Getty Museum. Accompanying sections of the painting (the whole painting is also shown) are lyrics from Bob Dylan's "Desolation Row" (another masterpiece), which was originally on his 1965 album HIGHWAY 61 REVISITED, which he also performed on the MTV UNPLUGGED album several years ago. The book also includes a CD of Dylan's song. It certainly is an effective combination.
Peter R. Whitmey <prwhitmey@yahoo.com>
Abbotsford, BC CANADA - Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 23:22:45 (EST)

Good to see that Bob won a Golden Globe award for best movie song - "Things Have Changed". There is a good chance he could also win a Grammy and an Oscar for the same song. Back in the early 1970s, Bob should have won all three awards for "Knockin' On Heaven's Door", but somehow he didn't. I haven't seen WONDER BOYS yet, which is being held back from video stores, likely in the hope that it gets nominated for a few Oscars. I read the novel last year, which was very good (and very amusing). I missed the Globe awards, but saw some brief highlights on the news the next day, including the fact that Bob was actually there! He received a standing ovation, but they didn't actually show his remarks, nor did Entertainment Tonight (which didn't even mention his awards; they were too busy gushing over all the dresses, the brainless idiots). - Peter
Peter R. Whitmey <prwhitmey@yahoo.com>
Abbotsford, BC CANADA - Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 23:11:11 (EST)

I HAVE BEEN SELLING CHOWMIENS AND MOMOS, AND MY BUSINESS WAS DOING REALLY BAD.I SAW BOB IN AN INTERVIEW ONE DAY AND CAME TO KNOW THAT BOB LOVES CHOWMIENS , I RENAMED MY RESTURANT "BOB DYALAN'S MOMOS AND CHOWMIEN", MAN!!! MY BUSINESS IS GOOD THESE DAYS! THANKS TO U BOB!!! HEY U AT THIS SITE, CAN U GIVE THIS MESSAGE TO OUR BOB DYALAN?PLEASE DO TRY!!!!!
BHOT GYALLO!! (Free tibet) <TSHERINGJ@YAHOO.COM>
GANGTOK, SIKKIIM INDIA - Wednesday, October 18, 2000 at 08:23:56 (CDT)

I HAVE BEEN SELLING CHOWMIENS AND MOMOS, THE BUSINESS WAS REALLY BAD.WHEN I SAW IN "T.V" IN AN INTERVIEW THAT BOB LOVES MOMOS I RENAMED MY REASTURANT "BOB'S MOMO AND CHOWMIEN"".MAN! MY BUSINESS IS DOING GOOD THESE DAYS.!! THANKS A LOT BOB!!!!!!.Yeah! UR SONGS ARE ALWAYS THERE IN MY REASTURANT. THANKS TO THE GUY OUT HERE IN THIS SITE, I HAVE COME TO KNOW MORE ABOUT U, ALWAYS A FAN BHOT GYALO!!!
BHOT GYALO , (Free Tibet!!!!!!) <tsheringwangdi@usa.net>
GANGTOK, SIKKIM india - Wednesday, October 18, 2000 at 08:14:57 (CDT)

its good knowing that there is site like this avaliable on the net!!this is what i call an excellent work!!guys keep up the good work!!
tshering wangdi <tsheringwangdi@usa.net>
delhi, delhi india - Wednesday, October 18, 2000 at 07:53:41 (CDT)

You are WELCOME to visit my webpage.
Odinn Thor
Reykjavik, ICELAND - Saturday, October 14, 2000 at 20:21:49 (CDT)

TOo mqny commerciaals, not enought substance when personal archives clickd,
crystal <mgtyyas@attcanada.net>
Toronto, on Canada - Sunday, October 08, 2000 at 03:55:39 (CDT)

Last night I saw Dylan at Wembley Arena, London. His performance was the best I have ever seen him and I have been a fan since the 60's. I was dumbstruck by his talent and am still on an adrenelin rush of excitement over how he just seems to be getting better and better. He really seemed to enjoy himself
Tricia Perry <tricia.perry@churchill.com>
UK - Friday, October 06, 2000 at 06:22:35 (CDT)

Hello Botwood, sault ste marie,hope every one has had a great summer
Reg Scott <regscott@sympatico.ca>
sault ste marie, ontario canada - Wednesday, August 30, 2000 at 17:26:15 (CDT)

Please, let me know when you came in Holland
Jasper <steenbergenjasper@hotmail.com>
Oirschot, The Netherlands - Friday, May 05, 2000 at 05:04:51 (EDT)

Your www about Dylan is ok.
Ramon <sea.cloud@email.cz>
- Thursday, April 27, 2000 at 19:42:45 (CDT)

"it pays to know who your friends are but it also pays to know you ain't got any friends ... like it pays to know what your friends ain't got-it's friendlier to got what you pay for"- Bob Dylan (Tarantula)(I LOVE THIS SITE!)
Angela <Rainydaygirl79@aol.com>
IL USA - Friday, April 21, 2000 at 22:28:12 (EDT)

An impressive site! I've visited before, but today after reading all the wonderful remarks, it made me feel good to know so many people out here share the same respect for this great man's music. Hello Friends!
Mike Mahoney <mmahoney@hearst.com>
Kansas City, Mo USA - Monday, March 20, 2000 at 17:35:28 (CST)

Haven't had a chance to check out the whole deal yet, but I like what I've seen. I really appreciated Side's article, as for the response, if it was better formulated and perhaps "as long as" Side's, the writer may have had a point. It's interesting about an infinite number of predjudices, but surely that's not real? Language evaporates and becomes meaningless and we coil into ourselves - that's solipsism... some people buy it, but youv'e gotta extend it all the way out and what can we possibly make out of even these comments? nonsense!
Rob Carey <poketfulofpearls@aol.com>
Staten Island, NY USA - Saturday, February 12, 2000 at 13:51:00 (CST)

thanks bob for a wonderful show at oxford. you seemed to be in such a happy mood. just like fine wine. peace
james hughey <bigdaddyhughey>
elma, ny USA - Thursday, November 04, 1999 at 19:04:40 (EST)

Enjoyed your site,especially your sketches of Dylan. You captured not only his outward appearance but a part of his essence in spirit. The only other time I saw this was in Vegas when Ronny Wood did a litho of Bob, it was excellent and had the quality of your 80's sketch of reality and soul spirit.
Shirley Yasuzawa < mgtyyas@netscape.net>
Toronto, CANADAEnjoyed - Saturday, October 30, 1999 at 10:53:08 (EDT)

Your site has probably existed for a while but I'm just visiting. I wish there were more links to the alternative press, but I enjoyed reading your synopses and the article clips. Some of the clips weren't well-written but your synopses are. Yay to good writing. Thanks.
Kris <kris.royer@whittman-hart.com>
USA - Thursday, October 21, 1999 at 12:58:07 (EDT)

I loooooove those video clips, especially the one of Bob singing "Talking WWIII Blues"! He was sooooooo cute! :)

Absolutely Cynthia Marie <BobbyDylan@goplay.com>
Hanford, CA USA - Saturday, August 21, 1999 at 03:22:13 (EDT)

If you like hard-edged Acoustic Rock, check out the new album from DAYS OF THE NEW. It gives hope for the future of Rock n� Roll. Click the image for more info
DAYS OF THE NEW

Mike <Lotieater@aol.com>
USA - Tuesday, August 10, 1999 at 18:58:35 (EDT)

Jimi at his finest � High Times Magazine giving away the stoniest new jams from the master himself � free DVDs, imported vinyl, picture discs, ect. � just click on the Purple Haze image to enter High Times

Kirk <JimiJunky@aol.com>
USA - Monday, July 26, 1999 at 13:56:39 (EDT)

Great to see another indipendent, unpaid site about a critical review of Dylan's work.
Nicola Menicacci <desrow@geocities.com>
Italy - Saturday, July 24, 1999 at 16:37:28 (EDT)

when are you coming,I can't wait any longer ! Ruud Steenbergen Froukemaheerd 172 9736 RP Groningen.
Ruud Steenbergen
Groningen, Nederland - Saturday, July 03, 1999 at 07:17:31 (EDT)

Hendrix at Woodstock�His whole set for the first time�this is incredible stuff�click on the image to get more info

Kirk <JimiJunky@aol.com>
USA - Tuesday, June 29, 1999 at 15:42:15 (EDT)

I recently bought the album "Relish" by Joan Osborne at a thriftstore, and was pleasantly surprised to find a great Dylan song on it - "The Man in the Long Black Coat" - which Joan does exceptionally well. Check it out.
Peter R. Whitmey <prwhitmey@yahoo.com>
Abbotsford, BBC CANADA - Monday, June 28, 1999 at 18:42:50 (EDT)

I saw Bob in concert at the Concord Pavillion, June 18, 1999 He put on a dynamite performance and just gets better with years. This is the happiest I've seen him, lots of smiles. He is truly a genius with words and music, and has heavily influenced and enriched my life. Thank you so much Bob, and thanks for this Web-Site.
Cheryl <cheryldata@aol.com>
San Francisco, Ca USA - Thursday, June 24, 1999 at 01:58:34 (EDT)

Bob Dylan and Paul Simon both received very positive reviews in Vancouver's "Georgia Straight" (June 17-24, 1999 issue). Here are some of the descriptive portions of the review: "snarling rendition of 'Masters of War'"; "fire in his delivery"; "limp-sounding 'Mr. Tambourine Man'"; "rousing, bouncy 'Tangled Up in Blue'"; "searing 'All Along the Watchtower'"; "Dylan"..traded nifty licks with his excel- lent lead guitarist, Larry Campbell, on 'Stuck Inside...'"; "some parts of..altered versions [of his '60s classics] sounded flat and awkwardly nuanced, as with 'It's All Over Now..', but 'Highway 61'..was given a new charge of vitality...[Bob actually] broke into a smile as he bobbed and swayed along."; "hard-rocking 'Like a Rolling Stone' [encore] that brought out the song's magnificent structural dynamics." Bob finished with an acoustic version of "It Ain't Me Babe". Dylan and Simon together sang "Sounds of Silence", "I Walk the Line", which "segued" into "Blue Moon of Kentucky", ending with "Knockin' On Heaven's Door". That was it for Bob. Overall, the review seemed to be more favourable than unfavourable, but Simon clearly got better treatment from the local critics, and apparently had a greater impact on the crowd.
Peter R. Whitmey <prwhitmey@yahoo.com>
Abbotsford, BC Canada - Wednesday, June 23, 1999 at 18:47:09 (EDT)

Bob Dylan and Paul Simon performed separately and together ("Sounds of Silence") at Vancouver's GM Place on Friday night (June 11, 1999), and Bob received a very positive review in Sunday's Vancouver Province. There will undoubtedly be a more detailed review in the Georgia Straight later this week (free entertainment/politics paper). If anyone gets to see the concert, how about sharing your views on it for the rest of us who weren't fortunate enough to make it (I was too broke myself)?
Peter R. Whitmey <prwhitmey@yahoo.com>
Abbotsford, BC CANADA - Monday, June 14, 1999 at 20:15:53 (EDT)

All I gotta say is that Bob RULES and so does this web page!!!
Erica Marie <LilOne5000@alo.com>
Ohio USA - Tuesday, June 01, 1999 at 18:41:25 (EDT)

I came across a CD at the library the other day entitled "Touched By An Angel: The Album", which features various songs that have been performed on the CBS television show (presumably, as I never watch it). Included is an alternate "take" of Bob Dylan's great song "Dignity", which appeared initially on his "Greatest Hits, Vol. 3" CD (it was an outtake from the "Oh Mercy" sessions; there is also a live version on Dylan's "Unplugged" album.) Also, there is an alternate take of "Shelter From the Storm" on the "Jerry Maguire" soundtrack, which also appears on Dylan's recent greatest hits CD (I'm not certain of the exact title.) Check 'em out.
Peter R. Whitmey <prwhitmey@yahoo.com>
Abbotsford, BC CANADA - Tuesday, May 04, 1999 at 18:23:17 (EDT)

Cool site. And now- a wierd question: I heard Bob Dylan wanted once to live in Israel (to join a Kibbutz or something), and they whouldn't let him. Is it true?????? Can someone help me with this????? Thanks! Omer
Omer
Israel - Sunday, May 02, 1999 at 14:44:16 (EDT)

Bob, I love you, and i really think you should come back to Newfoundland and sing for all the fans here that love you the same way i do. YOU THE BEST BOB!!!!!!!!!
Bethanne Cull <Bloody_Black_Sab@hotmail.com>
Botwood, NF Canada - Thursday, April 15, 1999 at 10:05:09 (EDT)

I LOVE YOU BOB, YOUR THE BEST POET EVER!!!!!!!!!!
Bethanne Cull <Bloody_Black_Sab@hotmail.com>
Botwood, NF Canada - Thursday, April 15, 1999 at 10:04:45 (EDT)

I LOVE YOU BOB, YOUR THE BEST POET EVER!!!!!!!!!!
Bethanne Cull <Bloody_Black_Sab@hotmail.com>
Botwood, NF Canada - Thursday, April 15, 1999 at 10:04:18 (EDT)

I'm a 16 year old student from Botwood NFLD, and i have been a fan of Bob Dyaln since i was 7 years old, I love you Bob Dylan, and PLEASE come back to Newfoundland, come to Grand Falls and sing for all your fans during the Grand Falls salmon festival. Thanks
Bethanne Cull <Bloody_Black_Sab@hotmail.com>
Botwood, NF Canada - Thursday, April 15, 1999 at 10:00:57 (EDT)

I'm a 16 year old student from Botwood NFLD, and i have been a fan of Bob Dyaln since i was 7 years old, I love you Bob Dylan, and PLEASE come back to Newfoundland, come to Grand Falls and sing for all your fans during the Grand Falls salmon festival. Thanks
Bethanne Cull <Bloody_Balck_Sab@hotmail.com>
Botwood, NF Canada - Thursday, April 15, 1999 at 10:00:43 (EDT)

I think "V.A." has misundertood the point I was making in my article on Dylan (which appears on this site). I agree with V.A.'s comments on poetry and am, indeed, echoing them when I say that Dylan is a great poet precisely because of V.A.'s observations about poetry. To me, Dylan is the only poet I am aware of who allows the listener to identify fully with the lyrics. Each listener is given the opportunity to interperate the lyrics in a way that is individually satisfying to themselves. It is this allowing of the listener to create their own interpretation of the lyric which I applaud in Dylan.
Jeffrey Side <busjside@livjm.ac.uk>
liverpool, england - Thursday, April 08, 1999 at 08:56:41 (EDT)

Thanks for sharing those rare and beautiful pictures of Dylan.
hazel crowley <avila@esn.net>
USA - Sunday, March 28, 1999 at 09:17:57 (EST)

In response to Ness in Melbourne: HARD RAIN: A DYLAN COMMENTARY by Tim Riley (New York: Knopf 1992) is an excellent analysis of Dylan's lyrics. Also DYLAN: A MAN CALLED ALIAS (London Bloomsbury 1992) by Richard Williams is well worth reading. I recently saw a hardcover book which analyses all of Bob's sixties songs, although I don't recall the title. Check your library; they might have all three (and others). I picked up a fabulous reference book a few years ago, entitled ABSOLUTELY DYLAN by a British writer, which is absolutely essential if you are an obsessed Dylan admirer (like me). Cheers.
Peter R. Whitmey <prwhitmey@yahoo.com>
Abbotsford, BC Canada - Thursday, March 25, 1999 at 17:52:31 (EST)

Drew MacMillan refers to Dylan switching from folk to rock. Actually, Bob's very first single (which appears on the Biograph box set), entitled "Mixed Up Confusion", was pure rock 'n' roll. Given that he was in a rock band in high- school and idolized Buddy Holly amongst others (he was in the third row at Buddy's second-to-last concert in Duluth), Bob kind of got sidetracked doing his Woody Guthrie imita- tion, and really came into his own when he rediscovered his rock 'n' roll roots.
Peter R. Whitmey <prwhitmey@yahoo.com>
Abbotsford, BC Canada - Thursday, March 25, 1999 at 17:37:58 (EST)

if anyone knows where I can get a hold of a good biography of Dylan's life (especially his a commentary on his songs) I would really appreciate it
Ness <swbeuwpj@hotmail.com>
Melbourne, vic Australia - Tuesday, March 23, 1999 at 17:53:25 (EST)

for those in the greater nyc area, i highly recommend 90.7. or for elsewhere in the country it's npr. in the last week, i've heard far reaching dylan radio songs; not just sub. homesick or knockin on heavens door, rolling stone...heard of visions of johanna yesterday on the radio. tune in. thanks for the site and the research.
chris <montague174@yahoo.com>
nj USA - Sunday, March 21, 1999 at 14:40:22 (EST)

Enjoyed the trip, highlight of my morning.
pam thornton <oakdale@ibm.net>
USA - Sunday, March 21, 1999 at 13:15:40 (EST)

mr bob dylan kicks ass
ganghis <ganghis@beer.com>
Sedalia, MO USA - Thursday, March 18, 1999 at 12:17:00 (EST)

i always like to read and listen to poets beacuse i think that the biggest smarts pepole in this world are them. dylan is my favorith beacuse his music is very intiligent and he jewish like me. i like to speak with you about his music so sent to me. i am about 22 years old
ronen vital <ronenvital@hotmail.com>
rehovot, israel - Tuesday, March 16, 1999 at 05:22:30 (EST)

i always like to read and listen to poets beacuse i think that the biggest smarts pepole in this world are them. dylan is my favorith beacuse his music is very intiligent and he jewish like me. i like to speak with you about his music so sent to me. i am about 22 years old
ronen vital <ronenvital>
rehovot, israel - Tuesday, March 16, 1999 at 05:20:55 (EST)

I don't care if he made the switch from folk to rock n' roll. He's the best ever. "Maggie's Farm" was so great how he responded against those who didn't want him to change. "He hands you a nickel; he hands you a dime; and he asks you with a smile if you're having a good time. I ain't gonna work on Maggie's Farm no more."
Drew MacMillan <ddm@udel.edu>
Newark, DE USA - Monday, March 15, 1999 at 12:38:38 (EST)

Bob dylan and his son are one of the 2 greatest songwriters. keep it up forever......
amoura <GodOfThunder_@hotmail.com>
pa USA - Thursday, February 25, 1999 at 11:15:10 (EST)

Tomorrow I am taking my son to the Mullen Center in Amherst to see Dylan. This will be his very first concert. He has been humming and strumming Dylan tunes, well, since he could hum and strum. He is beside himself with the thought of seeing someone who has touched so many. Can't wait!
Jenn <twokool4u@aol.com>
MA USA - Tuesday, February 23, 1999 at 21:57:55 (EST)

Oops! I must have forgotten to include the title of Bob's recent love song - Make You Feel My Love. The melody is so infectious (okay, so the lyrics are somewhat trite, but that only goes to show that Dylan is not God.)
Peter R. Whitmey <prwhitmey>
Abbotsford , BC Canada - Friday, February 19, 1999 at 17:30:50 (EST)

Although there isn't a complete recording of the Isle of Wight concert that I know of, several songs by Dylan and The Band appear on SELF-PORTRAIT (not the most impressive performances of Dylan's career). By the way, I was born in Brighton (1945). Has there been a more beautiful love song written in recent years,that Garth Brooks has popularized (earlier recorded by Billy Joel at Bob's request, which appears on his "Greatest Hits, Vol. 3" album)? Of course, it also appears on Bob's album TIME OUT OF MIND (did he get the title from Steely Dan, who got "Can't Buy a Thrill" from Bob)? Finally, Sheryl Crow's latest album includes a new song by Bob called "Mississippi" (apparently he asked her to record it.) - Peter Whitmey
Peter R. Whitmey <prwhitmey>
Abbotsford, BC Canada - Wednesday, February 17, 1999 at 00:11:14 (EST)

Dylan, is the best
WES CORBETT <corbetwe.nccvis>
sarnia, CANADA - Monday, February 15, 1999 at 09:42:34 (EST)

It is Valentines Day tomorrow. We were wed in May 1969. Dylan was one of the main things we had in common. We enjoyed the Festival at the Isle of Wight in 1969. We were always sad that there was never a video or record of it. Not Woodstock I suppose.
Joanie Wood <woodjjhs@compuserve.com>
Brighton, England - Saturday, February 13, 1999 at 11:22:16 (EST)

In an earlier comment, I referred to a CD/record store in Minneapolis which was formerly called "Positively 4th St." After changing owners, it was given a new name, which should read "Know Name Records, Inc.", located at 805 4th St. S.E.; their slogan is "The Name to Know For Music". Also, Dylan's album that I referred to is "Bob Dylan: Live 1966" and was recorded in Manchester (not Albert Hall, as bootleg copies indicated for years.)
Peter R. Whitmey <prwhitmey@yahoo.com>
Abbotsford, BC CANADA - Thursday, January 21, 1999 at 22:49:47 (EST)

"B.C.", of course, is part of Canada (at least the last time I checked.)
Peter R. Whitmey <prwhitmey@yahoo.com>
Abbotsford, BC Canada - Tuesday, January 19, 1999 at 18:03:05 (EST)

In a previous comment, I mentioned having stayed on 4th St. in the "Dinkytown" area of Minneapolis near the University of Minnesota campus (located on both sides of the Mississippi), and the fact that a music store near my motel used to be called "Positively 4th Street" (now "Noname Music"). The question came to mind as to whether Dylan was referring to his old stomping grounds as a first-year student at U. of M. in 1959-60 as opposed to 4th Street in Greenwich Village in his terrificly bitter 1966 song. Well, the liner notes for "Bob Dylan: Live" written by an old friend from St. Paul supports the possibility that Bob just might have been referring to both 4th Streets after all.
Peter R. Whitmey <prwhitmey@yahoo.com>
Abbotsford, BC USA - Tuesday, January 19, 1999 at 17:56:40 (EST)

nice site-it would be good to get some e-mails from u.s. fans.last saw bob at glastonbury festival.looking forward to europe in march.any fellow travellers?
sam blackwell <london.telex&fax@trafigura.com>
london, u.k. - Wednesday, January 06, 1999 at 07:41:24 (EST)

What about the swamp gas?
Doug <gaslight@pdq.net>
hou, tx USA - Friday, December 18, 1998 at 16:14:56 (EST)

Ring them bells St.Johnnie, for the people that kneel. You got to ring them bells for their eyes to see, and their hearts to feel that what Jesus has done He did for everyone. Call Ishmael the restless to his place in the sun.
Nomen Nescio <nomen.nescio@nowhere.no>
NOT - Thursday, December 17, 1998 at 10:47:33 (EST)

Here is my E-mail for anyone who wants to reply to my above request to make contact with Dylan influenced poets.
Jeffrey Side <busjside@livjm,ac,uk>
USA - Monday, December 14, 1998 at 08:29:31 (EST)

Are there any poets out there who write poetry that is influenced by Dylan. To get an idea of what I mean by "influence" check out my article posted on this site. I want to make contact with poets such as this so as to start a poetic movement in reaction to the current poetic establishment poetry which places value on poetic realism and descriptivness. If you are interested or know of anyone who may be please contact me.
Jeffrey Side
USA - Monday, December 07, 1998 at 10:13:32 (EST)

I was just in Duluth and caught his show there. He was back home, and it was great to see him. He did an unbelievable show. I then saw him the next day in the twin-cities, was that a hell of a show! Bob you cease not to amaze me. I sincerely thank you. Jason Metsa
Jason Metsa <jmetsa@hotmail.com>
Babbitt, MN USA - Wednesday, December 02, 1998 at 15:13:31 (EST)

queen jane with iron claws attached on deslation row what a good site keep it coming
Stephen McMurray <Stephen.McMurray@btinternet.com>
Bangor, Co Down UK - Friday, November 20, 1998 at 16:04:39 (EST)

Obviosly, swamp gas has something to do with aliens.
I.P. freely <gaslight@pqd.net>
jonestown, GA USA - Monday, November 09, 1998 at 18:48:30 (EST)

Obviosly, swamp gas has something to do with aliens.
I.P. freely <gaslight@pqd.net>
jonestown, GA USA - Monday, November 09, 1998 at 18:48:21 (EST)

Obviosly, swamp gas has something to do with aliens.
I.P. freely <gaslight@pqd.bet>
anytown, CA USA - Monday, November 09, 1998 at 18:47:02 (EST)

Obviosly, swamp gas has something to do with aliens.
I.P. freely <gaslight@pqd.bet>
anytown, CA USA - Monday, November 09, 1998 at 18:46:56 (EST)

Obviosly, swamp gas has something to do with aliens.
I.P. freely <gaslight@pqd.bet>
anytown, USA - Monday, November 09, 1998 at 18:46:29 (EST)

Obviosly, swamp gas has something to do with aliens.
I.P. freely <gaslight@pqd.bet>
anytown, USA - Monday, November 09, 1998 at 18:46:09 (EST)

Obviosly, swamp gas has something to do with aliens.
I.P. freely
anytown, USA - Monday, November 09, 1998 at 18:45:14 (EST)

Obviosly, swamp gas has something to do with aliens.
I.P. freely
anytown, USA - Monday, November 09, 1998 at 18:45:03 (EST)

Obviosly, swamp gas has something to do with aliens.
I.P. freely
anytown, USA - Monday, November 09, 1998 at 18:44:18 (EST)

What a dedication to the distinct voice of a generation! Thanks for making a website to preserve his mark on our culture!
Dave Harris <dave27@flash.net>
Chicago, IL USA - Monday, November 09, 1998 at 16:21:55 (EST)

The "untouchable" love of my life, Bobby, filled my heart with the sweetest mouth harp lullaby I've ever heard. Saturday night, Atlanta, final concert of 1998 was the happiest and most content I've ever seen him. His glow radiated throughout the audience and consumed my heart. Even though his soft compassionate harp lullaby was for the song 'It ain't me babe', I still melted feeling the song wasn't for me, but the lullaby was mine, all mine!
Sandee <Wewers.Sandee@epamail.epa.gov>
Athens, GA USA - Monday, November 09, 1998 at 12:46:31 (EST)

i believe in bob. Bob Dylans music is in cliche symbolic speak if you have'nt take the time to really listen to the meanings of the lyrics.It is like a puzzle to solve. he speaks the truth in case you were looking for it .
amy kuenstler <gaslight@pdq.net>
houston, tx USA - Saturday, November 07, 1998 at 17:20:03 (EST)

I may only be 11 years old but I was born liking Dylan and he is basically the only artist I have ever really liked. I think your website is brilliant!!
Will Mathias
Great Britain - Monday, November 02, 1998 at 15:08:11 (EST)

Dylan is the single biggest influence in my life and in my own music. Nice to see a lot of fellow Canadians also enjoy this Master of Music.
Douglas Taylor <taylord@auracom.com>
Sydney, NS Canada - Sunday, November 01, 1998 at 19:25:34 (EST)

I have loved Dylan since I was 16 (28 years ago) and am so glad to see so many great fans out there who share this honor and privilege to be able to appreciate his genius. Long may you live, Bob Dylan.
wayne hickey <whickey@city.st-john's.nf.ca>
St.John's, Newfoundland,Ca - Thursday, October 29, 1998 at 20:46:54 (EST)

Thank you for this Bob Dylan is the greatest and always will be!!!!!!
Amy <Isis1941@webtv.net>
Mansfield, OH USA - Tuesday, October 27, 1998 at 20:11:28 (EST)

Bob Dylan is the last thing I hear at night and his voice is there when I wake up.There is an undesputable respect he has created for himself.
Jill Horwath <horwath1@syd.auracom.com>
Lingan, NS Canada - Tuesday, October 27, 1998 at 19:01:19 (EST)

I was in Minneapolis last May and ended up staying in a motel on 4th St. in "Dinkytown" near the University of Minnesota. I knew from having read several biographies about Bob that he had lived in that area while a student at U of M in 1959-60. It turns out that I was on the very street where Bob first performed while a student (at the Purple Onion, which is still there). He also started referring to himself as "Bob Dillon" and then "Bob Dylan" while in Minneapolis. When I got home I discovered that he lived in an apartment three blocks from my motel. A block away is a used CD/tape/record store called "No Name Music" which used to be called "Postively 4th St." in reference to one of Bob's great sixties songs ("You got a lot of nerve to say you were my friend, when I was down you just stood there grinnin'"). Some people I spoke to in the area think Dylan was refer- ring to 4th St. in Dinkytown and not 4th St. in Greenwich Village. Which one is correct? I also spoke to a lady on the Greyhound a few years earlier just outside Minneapolis who was from Hibbing. It turned out that her son was valedictorian of the class of '59 and a good friend of Bob's (who came to the house regularly). She even bought her appliances at the Zimmerman's store. Apparently, Bob's brother, Mike Z. still lives in the area. Cheers from B.C. (not a state)
Peter R. Whitmey <prwhitmey@yahoo.com>
Abbotsford, BC CANADA - Thursday, October 22, 1998 at 22:26:55 (EDT)

"You always said people don't do what they believe in, they do what's most convenient then they repent". A quote from one of my favourite Dylan songs - Brownsville Girls.
Melanie J De Leo
Perth, WA Australia - Monday, October 19, 1998 at 02:45:24 (EDT)

sorry for the wrong E-mail-spelling I gave you in my message before! It has to be: albartda@cura.net!
bart wormgoor <albartda@cura.net>
mahaai, xxxxxxx curacacao - Sunday, October 11, 1998 at 13:45:46 (EDT)

since many years,I can nearly say from the beginning,I listen to and sang the dylan songs.Now I am looking for rare dylan-c.d.-s ,tapes or video's to add to my collection.Can you give me a hint or hand? Thanks! Curacao(nt Curacao(Neth.Antilles)
bart wormgoor <albartda2cura.net>
mahaai, curacao curacao - Sunday, October 11, 1998 at 11:46:03 (EDT)

yeah, baby yeah! Bob Dylan rocks forever!
Emily <mileay@aol.com>
Albany, NY USA - Wednesday, September 30, 1998 at 16:39:11 (EDT)

great site, being a fan since about 1970, i'm still amased how much there is about bob dylan. first album i had was times are a changing.
Paul van der Pas <pvdpas@wxs.nl>
Eindhoven, Netherlands - Sunday, September 13, 1998 at 17:05:54 (EDT)

very well designed site! site is very helpful to those doing dylan research. Thanks for linking to my site "The Dylan Lyric Commentaries". (by the way, you need to remove the "Grains of Sand" link. It's messed up). steve
steve <steve_lescure@juno.com>
fairfax, va USA - Sunday, September 13, 1998 at 00:25:29 (EDT)

Dylan is the heart and soul of a generation Since John Wesley harding and Highway 61 Revisited a generation have followed him "Everybody must get stoned"
Fossil <fossil@pipeline.com.au>
Australia - Monday, August 17, 1998 at 07:56:12 (EDT)

Important website. My favorite Dylan song is 'When I paint My Masterpiece"
Bob <bobcamo@hotmail.com>
Kenosha, WI USA - Wednesday, August 12, 1998 at 21:45:25 (EDT)

Just got the newest Ramblin' Jack Elliot called 'Friends of Mine' - grreat poem/song on it called 'Bleeker Street Blues'. Shows the real friendship between these 'old folkies'!!! Excellent disc!!!
Willy <willyg92@hotmail.com>
Canada - Monday, August 10, 1998 at 20:19:22 (EDT)

being an avid lover of scottish folk music, listening to bob is like second nature to me. after the heart scare we thought he was finished. glad to be proven wrong bob.
stevie mochrie <steven.mochrie@btinternet.com>
glasgow, scotland - Friday, July 31, 1998 at 16:01:56 (EDT)

I love Bob Dylan, His voice is so amazing, but not in the typical "singer" way, he just has his own style, and I love it
Jillian
NY USA - Wednesday, July 29, 1998 at 20:10:06 (EDT)

I am a huge Bobby fan and I am going to see him on the 21 August 1998 in Melbourne. At the moment, his favourite song of mine is Subterrenean Homesick Blues. This is a good site but you don't go into enough detail with the articles and interviews. Just as I was getting into reading something, it was finished
Cara Zaetta-Thomas
Melbourne, Australia - Wednesday, July 15, 1998 at 21:53:42 (EDT)

I am a huge Bobby fan and I am going to see him on the 21 August 1998 in Melbourne. At the moment, his favourite song of mine is Subterrenean Homesick Blues
Cara Zaetta-Thomas
Melbourne, Australia - Wednesday, July 15, 1998 at 21:51:54 (EDT)

I saw Dylan twice last week in Shefield and at Glastonbury (England) So I just thought I would make everyone jelous. He was amazing.
Ben <casper@btinternet.com.uk>
Leeds, uk - Sunday, July 05, 1998 at 10:57:21 (EDT)

last saw bob-o in anaheim california on may 23 1998. am having bob withdrawls. would like to go to hawaii if dates are confirmed, but spent the money on a new computer for my son. told him when he is rich and famous he has to take me to a concert!
becky dalton
westminster, ca USA - Wednesday, July 01, 1998 at 18:38:30 (EDT)

I have seen him on Sunday and he�s alive. Oh and how he is! He can even laugh. I was so glad to realize that smile on the coolest face on earth! Deeply impressed I hope he will come back to good old Bremen. Maybe tomorrow?
kerstin valencia dopatka <dopatka@uni-bremen.de>
bremen, germany - Tuesday, June 16, 1998 at 23:17:53 (EDT)

lOVE THE MAN AND MUSIC. BOB IS AN AMERICAN ICON. HE HAS INSPIRED MY OWN SONGS. THANKS ALOT BOB. BRETT.
BRETT WILSON <BRETT@ECR.NET>
MT VERNON, OH USA - Wednesday, June 03, 1998 at 18:55:51 (EDT)

Dylan knows how to live.I think your page is boring - all of it. I gotta write my Dylan report
Samantha Frisbie <00haskellt.cynric.cortlands.>
Cortland, NY USA - Tuesday, May 26, 1998 at 12:30:31 (EDT)

I think Dylan's real hip. I like his songs. They make me feel good. Woody's do more. Woody writes about feelin' good. I like Woody. Check out the band Elf
MaggieFrisbie <00haskellt.cynric.cortland>
Cortland, NY USA - Tuesday, May 26, 1998 at 12:26:10 (EDT)

U R THE GREATEST THAT HAS EVER LIVED AND I WISH I COULD MET U,BUT I KNOW THAT WOULD NEVER HAPPEND. I LISTEN TO UR MUSIC EVERY DAY,ALL DAY LONG AND I KNOW WORD TO EVER SONG.
Bradley Scott Formby <BOBDYLAN41@AOL.COM>
BLOOMINGDALE, GA USA - Friday, May 15, 1998 at 14:26:29 (EDT)

Been a Dylan fan for MANY years.....I think your Chinese Red album is WAY cool...so are you!!
Dianne <Muicat@pacbell.net>
Los Angeles, CA USA - Wednesday, May 13, 1998 at 23:23:08 (EDT)

Bob Dylan is the greatest poet to grace this earth in over a hundred years. Thanks for making this site.
Travis Dandy <gbd@mcsi.net>
Roseburg, OR USA - Sunday, April 19, 1998 at 16:36:10 (EDT)

Thank you for compiling an analytical and thought provoking reflection on Dylan's works.
Andrew Vedock <avedock@dwc.edu>
Nashua, NH USA - Monday, April 13, 1998 at 15:18:23 (EDT)

I am dylan Freak and like the site
raz <epmzepka@dataex.com>
appleton, wi USA - Tuesday, April 07, 1998 at 10:33:38 (EDT)

lots of info thanks Anyone from australia want to talk Dylan esp Adelaide i am working on a musical based on Dylan
kaven dedman <mankav2tne.net.au>
Adelaide, SA Australia - Tuesday, March 31, 1998 at 19:41:22 (EST)

One more great Dylan Home Page - terrific work with the relation to the bibliography and to all the links Tanks for your work
Jorgen Lerche Nielsen <jln@ruc.dk>
Roskilde, Denmark - Sunday, March 29, 1998 at 09:44:26 (EST)

Testing out the new guestbook.
visitor
USA - Friday, March 27, 1998 at 02:38:15 (EST)

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