On July 25, 1965, Dylan performed with a rock band at the Newport Folk Festival, setting off the "Electric Dylan Controversy". Some sections of the audience booed Dylan's performance. Leading members of the folk movement criticized him for moving away from political songwriting, and performing with an electric band.
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
The Electric Dylan Controversy
On July 25, 1965, Dylan performed with a rock band at the Newport Folk Festival, setting off the "Electric Dylan Controversy". Some sections of the audience booed Dylan's performance. Leading members of the folk movement criticized him for moving away from political songwriting, and performing with an electric band.
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