One of the first books in a new series, this book explores the icon that is Bob Dylan, the ultimate singer-songwriter. This book looks at his lyrics, his influences, and the musicians with whom he worked. Fully up-to-date, it includes the Bootleg Series, Vol. 10.
Nigel Williamson is a former news editor of The Times and a respected rock writer and journalist, whose work has appeared in many papers and journals, including Uncut. His books include Journey Through the Past: The Stories Behind the Classic Songs of Neil Young (2002), The Rough Guide to The Blues (2006), The Rough Guide to The Best Music You ve Never Heard (2008) and the Dead Straight Guide to Led Zeppelin (2014).