New York, 1961. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music. He forges intimate relationships with music icons of Greenwich Village on his meteoric rise, culminating in a groundbreaking and controversial performance that reverberates worldwide. Timothée Chalamet stars and sings as Bob Dylan in James Mangold’s A COMPLETE UNKNOWN, the electric true story behind the rise of one of the most iconic singer-songwriters in history. Disney +,Hulu
Q-tips say: Yes, see it. You might really enjoy this movie. Timothee Chalamet gives a fully committed performance that manages to capture the interiority of Bob Dylan – his talent, his prickliness, his distance from people, and his quiet ambition.
Mrs. Q says: If you use the captions, you might find yourself singing along. Many famous singers are portrayed in this movie, such as, Pete Seeger, Joan Baez, 84, Johnny Cash, Woodie Guthrie. The others have passed away. Dylan drifted along into New York in 1961 and changed music forever. And we’re just driftin’ along with him still.
Bob Dylan present activities: As of March 30, 2025, Bob Dylan ,83, is actively touring and performing, having just finished his “Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour” in 2024 and continuing his “Never Ending Tour” with new dates announced for 2025.
Dylan still releases music and has toured continuously since the late 1980s on what has become known as the Never Ending Tour. Since 1994, Dylan has published nine books of paintings and drawings, and his work has been exhibited in major art galleries.