In the history of music, few people have given the world as much beautiful music as the legendary Bob Dylan. He burst onto the music scene as a folk singer in the 1960s and has been going strong ever since. Along the way, Dylan has received countless awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nobel Prize in Literature, close to a dozen Grammy Awards, and even an Academy Award. He’s accomplished more than most people could accomplish in 100 lifetimes, and he isn’t finished yet. Dylan continues to release new albums and tour, giving fans a steady stream of new material and plenty of opportunities to see one of the great living legends in person.

Never Slow Down

Name a decade, any decade since the 1960s, and Bob Dylan has done something to influence the music industry in a profound way. In the 1960s, he performed countless songs that inspired a generation and made him a musical idol. In the decades that followed, the hits just kept on coming, as did memorable collaborations with other prominent musicians. Even as music changed, Dylan kept plugging along with many of his hits becoming timeless classics.

Since being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988, Dylan has gone on to release more than a dozen albums and win more than half a dozen Grammy Awards. In the ultimate sign of respect, it took six different actors to portray him in his biopic I’m Not There. Even beyond his musical stylings, Dylan is one of the greatest songwriters who ever lived. He’s also an author and a visual artist whose talents continue to amaze the world.

The Never-Ending Tour

Perhaps the greatest thing Dylan has ever done for the world was the creation of the Never Ending Tour in 1988. Since then, the tour has literally never stopped, lasting over 100 legs and playing over 3,000 shows. The tour averages close to 100 shows every year, allowing fans in every corner of the world the chance to see Dylan every few years. The legendary Dylan is likely to keep touring and playing concerts as long as he’s capable of doing, although you never know when his next show will be your last chance to see one of the most iconic figures in music history.