AN INCREDIBLE IMPACT: BOB DYLAN

Don’t think music has an impact on the world? Well president Obama sure does. The famous musician and songwriter Bob Dylan received the Presidential Medal of Freedom for “significant impact” on American culture over the past five decades. Bob Dylan is a perfect example of a musician who has not only had an incredible impact on music, but has also made a lasting impression on the world.

Dylan has written multiple hits including “The Times They Are A-Changin” and “Like a Rolling Stone”. Since his career began in 1962 with his first album release, he’s written over 600 songs! His achievements also include ELEVEN grammys (not too shabby…). Some of the other recipients of the award were Madeleine Albright, the first female Secretary of State, physician and epidemiologist William Foege and astronaut John Glenn. After announcing the award winners, President Obama said “These extraordinary honorees come from different backgrounds and different walks of life, but each of them has made a lasting contribution to the life of our Nation. They’ve challenged us, they’ve inspired us, and they’ve made the world a better place. I look forward to recognizing them with this award.”

Bob Dylan was a good musician and song writer, but what made him unforgettable was what he wrote about. Songs like “Masters of war” were about war, and in the time of the world war and Vietnam, war songs were extremely popular. His songs spoke out about the hurt and pain, they inspired people to want peace and to protest against war and most of all they remained in the hearts and minds of everyone that listened.

So I don’t know about all of you, but Bob Dylan, with all his achievements and impact on the world, inspires me to become a better musician, and reassures me that my music is worthwhile. Hopefully this story influences all of you in similar ways. Scroll down to comment and check out my store!!