The Double Life of Bob Dylan Volume 2: 1966-2021 : ‘Far away from Myself’
(Author) Clinton HeylinIn 2016 it was announced that Bob Dylan had sold his personal archive to the George Kaiser Foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma, reportedly for $22 million. As the boxes started to arrive, the Foundation asked Clinton Heylin - author of the acclaimed Bob Dylan: Behind the Shades and 'perhaps the world's authority on all things Dylan' (Rolling Stone) - to assess the material they had been given. What he found in Tulsa - as well as what he gleaned from other papers he had recently been given access to by Sony and the Dylan office - so changed his understanding of the artist, especially of his creative process, that he became convinced that a whole new biography was needed. It turns out that much of what previous biographers - Dylan himself included - have said is wrong; often as not, a case of, Print the Legend. This is the second instalment of the definitive biography (following A Restless Hungry Feeling) of one contemporary culture's most iconic and mysterious figures - musical revolutionary, Nobel Prize-winner, chart-topping recording artist. Clinton Heylin's meticulously researched, all-encompassing and consistently revelatory account of these fascinating early years is the closest we will ever get to a definitive life of an artist who has been the lodestar of popular culture for six decades.
Clinton Heylin
Clinton Heylin is a British author and music historian known for his extensive work on the history of rock music. He has written numerous books on musicians such as Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, and Bruce Springsteen, as well as on the history of punk rock and folk music. Heylin is known for his meticulous research and in-depth analysis of his subjects, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the artists and movements he covers.
One of Heylin's most notable works is "Bob Dylan: Behind the Shades Revisited," a biography of Bob Dylan that delves into the musician's life and career with unprecedented detail. This book has been praised for its thorough exploration of Dylan's music and persona, making it a must-read for fans and scholars alike.
Heylin's contributions to music literature have had a significant impact on the genre, establishing him as a leading authority on rock history. His engaging writing style and insightful commentary have earned him a reputation as a respected and influential voice in the field of music journalism.