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I will attempt to answer any questions relating to Bob Dylan`s life, music, religion, tours, lyrics, etc. If I don`t know the answer myself, I will make an effort to find the answer for you.

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Over 40 years of listening to Dylan, reading everything I could get my hands on about him.

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Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan5/29/2009
  Q: I know that Woody Guthrie influenced Dylan a lot, and his songs as well. In what Dylan's songs can I ...
  A: "Now a very great man once said that some people can rob you with a fountain pen; it don't take too ...
periods of Bob's creative work5/10/2009
  Q: Thom! How can you divide Dylan's creative work, how many periods did he have? Please, it would be ...
  A: Iwouldn't try to divide his work into any periods, although there were particular times he was ...
If you see her say hello5/6/2009
  Q: Do you think this song is about Alcohol, and not really a woman? It seems to me that he stopped ...
  A: That was a helluva letter you sent. Wow. Sounded to me like a personal story. I allmost feel as ...
Money doesn't talk, it swears5/3/2009
  Q: Please help! How can you explain the phrase from Bob's song "It's alright Ma" - Money doesn't talk, ...
  A: I wasn't sure if you were aware of this or not, but I have a deal with allexperts, where each ...
Money doesn't talk, it swears5/1/2009
  Q: Please help! How can you explain the phrase from Bob's song "It's alright Ma" - Money doesn't talk, ...
  A: I would suggest finding something from the sixties where he's talking about the evils of money, ...
Wasn't Born to Follow/Ballad of Easy Rider3/31/2009
  Q: What's the story with "Wasn't Born to Follow" and "Ballad of Easy Rider"? I've read that "Wasn't ...
  A: http://www.univie.ac.at/Anglistik/ang_new/webprojects_erg/RoadCult/easyriders/EasyRiders_rock.htm ...
Inaugural2/14/2009
  Q: Was Bob Dylan invited to Obama's inaugural?
  A: Forgive me for taking so long to answer. Been busy but that's not your issue. I will send an answer ...
Bob Dulan1/24/2009
  Q: What was Bob Dylan like as a child and what is the real story on his wife or wives?
  A: http://www.edlis.org/twice/threads/leonard_cohen.html Hello, I realize this has little to do with ...
Sara and Sally1/21/2009
  Q: Are Dylan's first wife and the wife of his ex manager Albert Grossman,Sally still friends?I came ...
  A: http://theband.hiof.no/articles/agg_musician_june_1987.html I don't think this answers your ...
Bobby D1/20/2009
  Q: Was Bob Dylan ever married? If so then to whom?
  A: Yes back in the late 60's he was married to Sarah Lowndes, a fashion model who had most of his ...
Bob Dylan1/20/2009
  Q: Why did Bob Dylan go electric?
  A: Hey man, that's the kinda question that could be debated all night! My first thought was simply that ...
bob dylan1/8/2009
  Q: is bob dylan a free mason?
  A: Theme Time Radio Hour (2006) Introducing Charlie Walker's "Who Will Buy the Wine," Bob Dylan says ...
thesis12/20/2008
  Q: it will do good for my essay,however I have a favour once again do you recognise any life metaphors ...
  A: I'm glad you were pleased with my last answer. My question for you is how much are you willing to ...
thesis12/15/2008
  Q: please help me to find metaphors connected with Bob Dylan's songs, I am writing an essay about his ...
  A: There are all kinds of metaphors in every dylan song. Just look up the word "Metaphor" and start ...
bob dylan10/4/2008
  Q: Where can I find a comprehensive analysis of Idiot Wind (most commentators restricting themselves to ...
  A: Here are a few things I found which may help in your search and understanding this particular song, ...
Chronicles8/22/2008
  Q: In Chronicles Dylan wrote about alot of time spent in New Orleans working on an album. Do you know ...
  A: http://www.bestofneworleans.com/dispatch/2002-02-12/cover_story.html Hi Stephen, no I'm not ...
lyric sang in what other song7/29/2008
  Q: I want to know in what song did Dylan sing the lyrics from Positively 4th. Street, "you've got a lot ...
  A: At first I thought...can't believe Dylan would do something like that; then remembered everything I ...
Train Goin' West3/17/2008
  Q: In 1967 I boarded a train in Chicago going west to Berkley, Calif (end of the line), in response to ...
  A: Hey what a great story. You must know that the truth is usually stranger than fiction. I've met some ...
address10/23/2007
  Q: do you have Dylan´s management´s address or emai address?
  A: Correspondence with Bob Dylan is handled by his record label, Columbia Records. Bob Dylan c/o ...
DRINKS??10/23/2007
  Q: WHAT ALCOHOL BEVERAGE IS MR DYLAN'S FAVORITE???
  A: Hey sorry to keep you on hold so long. I thought I had answered this question, which as it turns ...
Bobby D. in N.J?9/12/2007
  Q: I recently discovered that Bob stayed in East Orange, N.J. @ Bob and Sid Gleason's apartment... ...
  A: Hey, sorry it took so dang long to answer. But this is all i could find related to what you are ...
bob dylan8/22/2007
  Q: did bob dylan go by more than two names during his hole life
  A: Legally no. He's only used Zimmerman and Dylan. But in his projects sometimes he uses a different ...
Bob Dylan8/21/2007
  Q: I heard from someone involved with Dylan's current 2007 tour, that Dylan got married this summer to ...
  A: Try as I may; try as I might...I was unable to find any pertinent information tonite. About Bob's ...
I Want You Versions8/15/2007
  Q: I've heard a country version of I Want You. I was just wondering if Dylan had written I Want You as ...
  A: this is a new one for me. I've never heard that country version, I did a little searching and I ...
Bob Dylan- The Death of Emmett Till.7/25/2007
  Q: I have a long english assignment on this and Ive been looking on the net to find reviews of some of ...
  A: http://www.bobdylanroots.com/till.html Hi Claire, try this link then follow others on the page. In ...
bob dylan eye logo6/11/2007
  Q: What means this logo ???? I've known this is his "dresser" who have designed it, and it's about the ...
  A: http://rightwingbob.com/weblog/archives/299 I found a few interesting things about the logo at this ...
Bob Dylan The Death of Emmett Till6/4/2007
  Q: My son needs a copy of this song for a class, unfortunately he needs it tomorrow....any idea where ...
  A: I'm so glad to hear they are teaching Bob Dylan in the schools. (they should have started when I was ...
an early video6/2/2007
  Q: i am trying to remember an early song of dylans. as bob Dylan is singing there is a film of him ...
  A: Here is the answer to your question; if you have any others, send them in. Hope this gives you what ...
residance5/28/2007
  Q: what state does dylan he live in?
  A: http://answerbus.coli.uni-sb.de/cgi-bin/answerbus/answer.cgi?Where+does+bob+dylan+live%3F This site ...
Hard Rain Concert5/23/2007
  Q: I have the Video of the 1976 ABC TV recording one hour show of the Bob Dylan Hard Rain Concert-Its a ...
  A: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRClO3Dwf88 Hey I don't think this is what you had in mind, but I ...
Dylan lyric5/10/2007
  Q: Help.I've been searching for years for a dylan song which contains the lineS, I SAT DOWN ON THE ...
  A: this must be it or else it's a bootleg, or just another Dylan version...you know how he is... ...
Rock Hall4/24/2007
  Q: Do you know anywhere I can get a transcript of Bruce Springsteen's speech inducting Dylan into the ...
  A: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bruce's speech ...
Music rights4/21/2007
  Q: I cannot get an answer as to who to writeto get synchronization rights for Bob's song: The Times ...
  A: Hey I wish I could help you with this, but this is one area I've been pretty ignorant of. I can ...
!st time a Dylan song performed2/25/2007
  Q: I would like to know the first time Bob performed "All Along The Watchtower" live in concert.
  A: I thought for sure I had answered this question already....sorry I couldn't help you, but I don't ...
hard rain concert2/20/2007
  Q: I have seen clips of the Hard Rain concert in Colorado on youtube. Do you know where or how to ...
  A: I think you have emailed me before. I'm still looking for what you asked for, just wanted to let you ...
birthday present for Bob Dylan2/20/2007
  Q: I want to send Bob a nice facsimile first edition of W.B. Burnett's book, Little Caesar--something ...
  A: Bob Dylan. ... Address: P.O. Box 870 Cooper Station New York, NY 10276 ... Bob Dylan address for ...
happy birthday2/10/2007
  Q: Can you give me the dates that Bob performed the song Happy Birthday during a concert- I know he ...
  A: This was all I could find regarding Dylan singing Happy Birthday, hope this helps. Thom Pullen, ...
Bob Dylan1/18/2007
  Q: What does Bob Dylan have to do with Civil Rights?
  A: that's a question that could take many pages to answer fully. I have found the best way to find out ...
Bob Dylan net worth12/28/2006
  Q: Given the thousands of people who woul like some kind of real answer to this question of Bob ...
  A: I've been looking for that answer myself since I was 14, I'm now 53 and the main reference to his ...
bob dylan song12/19/2006
  Q: There's a Dylan song I kept hearing when the local stations were promoting a concert - it was not ...
  A: Paste this into your browser and see if that gives you more information. If you can think of other ...
Bob Dylan's approximate net worth12/15/2006
  Q: Can you tell me the approximate net worth of Bob Dylan?
  A: Real good question. Unfortunately, I've been looking for that answer to no avail most of my life. ...
Bob Dylan's Religion11/28/2006
  Q: I agree that only one who has talked to him would not have to speculate. But, is there enough from ...
  A: Well I just finished reading his Chronicles Vol. 1 (patiently waiting for the next) I don't even ...
a dylan quote11/28/2006
  Q: I recall reading an incident that occurred when Dylan was discussing song writing with Keith ...
  A: http://forums.appleinsider.com/archive/index.php/t-12801.html I found this quote here. superkarate ...
Dylan stage diving11/10/2006
  Q: I originally had the exact same question previously asked about finding the Emmett Till recording. ...
  A: I know this is probably not exactly what you had in mind...but keep looking. Daniel Kramer: And ...
Residence11/8/2006
  Q: Do you know where Bob Dylan lives (currently, previously, etc.)? Thanks.
  A: I must chuckle at your question slightly; pardon me. I've had many requests for Dylan's address, ...
a Joan Baez question10/31/2006
  Q: Can you tell me where I can find Baez's version of Diamonds and Rust where she says -if you're ...
  A: well, my specialty is bob dylan but I just happened to run across this by accident. from Tuscon ...
lyrics9/30/2006
  Q: where can i find the lyrics to modern times ? thank you
  A: MODERN TIMES Bob Dylan: Modern Times 1. ...
Modern Times9/26/2006
  Q: Thom, Your email got through! I do have to admit, I was waiting for you to tell me I was full of ...
  A: Well Shelly, you are full of it...although I don't know what you are full of or why? I'm surprised ...
contact with bob7/21/2006
  Q: can you help me, i have made a video of a bob dylan track and i want him to see it in view of ...
  A: unfortunately, I can't help with that. I have my own Dylan t-shirts for sale and I sent him one at a ...
Album Title6/16/2006
  Q: Is the title for the latest album (to be released on August 29) derived from the 1936 film with same ...
  A: http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/news/06-06/13.shtml Here's an article about it. Modern times, he must ...
New Matt Angus record6/15/2006
  Q: I know Larry Campbell and Tony Garnier are on the new Matt Angus record. Although not credited, ...
  A: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/jerseyjams this is something on Matt Angus. I'm sorry but my current ...
guitar6/5/2006
  Q: do you happen to know what guitar dylan is using in this picture ...
  A: sorry it's taken so long to answer. When I looked at the photo you sent; then tried to connect with ...
looking for the address of Dylan's Gym5/14/2006
  Q: synagogue that is owned by Bob. Can I get the address of that gym? thanks Mel
  A: Hope this helps you, Thom Friday, 18 May, 2001, 16:18 GMT 17:18 UK The freewheelin' Bob Dylan ...
Emmett Till5/8/2006
  Q: On which album does Bob Dylan sing The Death of Emmett Till? Do you know of a web site where I can ...
  A: from Democracy Now If you go to the site you can find a place to listen to it and get lyrics. ...
twyla tharp play with dylan music2/25/2006
  Q: do you have any idea of what cities the play "Times They are a Changin'", choreograped by Twyla ...
  A: Sorry I don't know Bob Dylan musical. BOB DYLAN: The Curtain Rises in San Diego ...
New album2/19/2006
  Q: Did or did not Bob record a new album in New York City the other week?
  A: yes I do believe he has one coming out. He had one released in another country somewhere. He's full ...
bob dylan1/27/2006
  Q: I just went to the opening of the broadway bound show "Times They Are A Changing" conceived, ...
  A: This was all I could find so far, but if you want, you can email me and we'll discuss his wives and ...
bob dylan1/27/2006
  Q: I just went to the opening of the broadway bound show "Times They Are A Changing" conceived, ...
  A: Home News Money Sports Life Inside Music Music home Listen Up City Guides ...
Religion1/18/2006
  Q: I have a question about Bob Dylan and religion. I know he seems to talk about God and religion in ...
  A: Is Dylan still a Christian? « Older Messages 26 - 50 of 75 in topic - view as tree ...
national service12/30/2005
  Q: Did Bob Dylan do national service,if yes when and where and if no, how did he get out of it? Answer ...
  A: I didn't rrealize you were in the UK. Well Merry Xmas,Hanuka,Rammadan and a prosperous new years. ...
national service12/28/2005
  Q: Did Bob Dylan do national service,if yes when and where and if no, how did he get out of it?
  A: if you mean military service (?) I have found no evidence of Dylan ever being connected to any ...
Bob Dylan11/14/2005
  Q: What kind of light can you shed on the lyrics of Desolation Row? What a confusing song. I know its ...
  A: UK pos 4 ) Like A Rolling Stone / Tombstone Blues / It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry ...
lithograph11/11/2005
  Q: I purchased a lithograph 110 of 300 in NY. It was in the late 60's. It is hand numbered and signed ...
  A: http://www.allposters.com/gallery.asp?aid=37888083&c=a&search=Probst&GCID=s15100x001%2DArtists&KEYWO ...
Can you please tell me what these songs are about?11/10/2005
  Q: Can you please tell me what these songs are about? Mr. Tambourine Man I'm alright ma, I'm only ...
  A: That's an awfully big request; a book could be written just on those songs alone. Unfortunately, I ...
Any way to let Dylan know about a loyal fan?10/28/2005
  Q: One of my best friends passed away yesterday after a brave fight with 4 life threatening blood ...
  A: that is quite a touching story and I think if Bob could hear it, he'd be moved by it... maybe say ...
Bob Dylan10/17/2005
  Q: Where do you think he got the name Dylan from to replace Zimmerman?
  A: Well, with his big interest in writing lyrics (etc.) Especially in the poem form; prose, or however ...
religion10/12/2005
  Q: did bob dylan denounce judism? and if so why? was he ashamed to be a jew?
  A: Not to my knowledge, but you must know how secretive he is with his private life, which stays very ...
bob dylan/victoria secret10/6/2005
  Q: what posessed bob dylan to do a victoria secret commercial? i was so disappointed that he would go ...
  A: Your guess is as good as mine, but he constantly surprises us with his newest or oddest thing. Like ...
Bob Dylan10/3/2005
  Q: What is the haunting song on the soundtrack of the PBS Dylan documentary No Direction Home that ...
  A: Haunting Song? I don't remember exactly, but I think it was this song which was on the original ...
Bob Dylan & Religion10/1/2005
  Q: Is Dylan christian? I know he once was ("saved", etc)... but what about nowadays? thnx!
  A: As far as I know that is still true, although he never talks about that stuff and has more security ...
Bob Dylan9/18/2005
  Q: In any & all autobiographical references, Mr. Dylan never acknowledges his close personal ...
  A: He has spoken about allen ginsberg on some of his liner notes and probably (I haven't read it yet) ...
Desolation Row7/28/2005
  Q: "Desolation Row" is one of my favorite songs by Bob Dylan. I love all the references to the many ...
  A: Very interesting question, and I wish I could be more help to you. The first one I would say is a ...
bob dylan6/21/2005
  Q: is dylans '4th time around' a parody of lennons 'norweigan wood' or vice versa?
  A: hope this helps you some, Thom. Fourth Time Around & Norwegian Wood ...
Religion4/25/2005
  Q: I was wondering if you could give me any information on Dylan's religion. Any info would be greatly ...
  A: Well he is a jew by birth, and by beleifs........but also a born again Christian. I think he tries ...
Where does he live and is...4/12/2005
  Q: Where does he live and is he married and how old is he?
  A: Well, as you must realize...he has as tight a security sheild around his personal life. He has one ...
Bob Dylan's religous veiws.4/2/2005
  Q: What religion does Bob follow or at least believe to be the truth? He's done some jumping around ...
  A: Well he is a jew by birth, and by beleifs........but also a born again Christian. I think he tries ...
Interview3/28/2005
  Q: I am doing a school project on Bob Dylan, specifically his political commentary through lyrics, and ...
  A: interesting question.....I don't do homework for kids Poliitical commentery? Listen to 'Blowing in ...
Bob Dylan song3/11/2005
  Q: I have misplaced a burned Bob Dylan CD of mine. Lyrics have a guy pushing a woman down the street ...
  A: Things have Changed A worried man with a worried mind No one in front of me and nothing behind ...
SONGS2/22/2005
  Q: I REMEMBER MY BROTHER TELLING ME ABOUT A DYLAN SONG THAT WAS ABOUT THE SOLDIERS WHO THE FLAG AT IWO ...
  A: <img> The Ballad of Ira Hayes Lyrics 100% Legal MP3 Downloads Send Bob Dylan polyphonic ...
metaphors2/17/2005
  Q: class paper. the metaphors of "like a Rolling Stone". I know it is probably about a friend named ...
  A: You threw the bums a dime in your prime About having to be scrounging for your next meal. You ...
Hurricane2/2/2005
  Q: Did Bob ever meet Ruben "Hurricane" Carter? A poster on another board that I frequent states that ...
  A: Yes they met more than once. I haven't heard otherwise, but find it impossible to believe Hurricane ...
Best book for the beginner1/23/2005
  Q: Right now I have Bob Dylan's Greatest Hits Vol.2 that I somehow managed to retrieve from my dad ...
  A: I really can't pick one book about Dylan from the massive collection of books written about him. I ...
bob dylan12/8/2004
  Q: I am a long time Dylan Fan, looking to meet others like me. do you know of a bob dylan chat room? ...
  A: there is a Bob Dylan chatroom connected with the Experts service, but everytime I went there, I was ...
Religion12/6/2004
  Q: Is Bob Dylan still a Christian? What are his spiritual beliefs in 2004?
  A: yes, I have no reason to believe Bob has given up his christian beliefs. I think you can get the ...
Love Life11/19/2004
  Q: Hey Thom, I have a few questions for you: Was Bob Dylan on the Jerry Springer show? If so, why and ...
  A: I don't think Dylan would ever go on Jerry Springer......I don't if he is married, but he tours ...
Childhood11/11/2004
  Q: I am intereted in Dylan's experence in Duluth, especially at Nettleton school. What can you tell ...
  A: BOB DYLAN ... God, I'm glad I'm not me."-Dylan, Reading a ... Bob's brother, David was born in ...
bob dylan marriages11/3/2004
  Q: how many times has b. dylan been married? to whom and for how long? which book provides the best ...
  A: Recent Books of Interest to Bob Dylan Fans Available from Amazon.com Razor's Edge: Bob ...
bad concert9/29/2004
  Q: Im 25 years old and have been a Dylan fan forever, although my being a fan has been a personal thing ...
  A: Yes I did hear a similar story recently about the Barcelona concert. But Dylan is who he is....he's ...
Morgan The Pirate8/7/2004
  Q: Are you familiar with this song by Richard Fariña (performed by Ian Matthews)? Could you tell me ...
  A: no I wasn't familiar with that song.....but looked up some stuff and found this. If Dylan was into ...
Masked and Anonymous8/15/2003
  Q: I ordinary like Roger Ebert. Today I read his one-half-star review of "Masked and Anonymous" and was ...
  A: well it's an opinion of someone. It doesn't matter what they say about him; he is and will be Dylan ...
Shelter from the storm lyrics7/8/2003
  Q: Is there an excepted story or reason behind the words written for this song?
  A: well to me the lyrics are self revealing. He is burnt out from exhaustion...she offers him shelter ...

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