December 27, 1967 John Wesley Harding is released. The album features sparse arrangements, biblical allusions and concise storytelling, signaling another new direction for the artist. At a time when The Beatles and The Beach Boys are releasing increasingly complex studio creations, Dylan’s stripped-down sound becomes a harbinger for the Americana movement. | Bob Dylan

June 26 1975: Release of an album of demos that were recorded with The Band in 1967, The Basement Tapes. The album would rise to #1 on the charts. | Bob Dylan

Happy Birthday, Bob Dylan! 🎉 From "The Basement Tapes" to "The Last Waltz," his work with The Band changed music forever. Celebrate with this clip of Bob and The Band performing "Baby, Let Me Follow You Down" from #TheLastWaltz 🎸 | THE BAND