Legendary American singer-songwriter ‘Bob Dylan’ becomes the first Musician to win the prestigious Nobel Prize (in Literature).
Watch: Bob Dylan Receives Nobel Prize for Literature
Bob Dylan was awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature “for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition.”
Bob Dylan, known for his influential songs from the 1960s onwards, is the only singer-songwriter to win the award.
Dylan’s work spanned music, art and literature
Although best known as a musician, Dylan has also written six books, including three compilations of his song lyrics and a collection of poetry entitled Tarantula.
Dylan has also published several collections containing his artwork in partnership with major international galleries such as New York’s Gagosian and London’s National Portrait Gallery. His artwork has been exhibited around the world, with pieces ranging from sculpture to drawings and paintings.
Dylan is one of five people still living who appear on the Sgt. Pepper's album cover. Dion, Larry Bell, Macca and Ringo are the others.
— Bryan Armen Graham (@BryanAGraham) October 13, 2016
Jodi Picoult, a best-selling novelist, snarkily asked, “I’m happy for Bob Dylan, #ButDoesThisMeanICanWinAGrammy?”
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