Forget about Today: Bob Dylan's Genius for (Re)Invention, Shunning the Naysayers, and Creating a Per Sonal Revolution

by Jon Friedman

Book Overview

A revealing new perspective on Bob Dylan's enduring legacy - from one of the foremost experts on the Nobel Peace prize-winning artist. Forget About Today shows a side of Bob Dylan that most people - from fans to skeptics - have never seen. Rather than another gossipy account of his romances, finances, or family, journalist Jon Friedman offers a new perspective on Dylan's revolutionary and enduring legacy through an intimate look at the mystery behind Dylan's success. Bob Dylan has been a pop culture mainstay for more than 50 years as a poet, songwriter, and performer. Yet from his decision to go electric while everyone clung to his folk roots to his shocking appearance on a Victoria's Secret commercial, critics have predicted Dylan's demise every step of the way. Each time, he's proven legions of doubters wrong, never letting anyone keep him from accomplishing goals - on his terms. Featuring exclusive insights from Dylan's most trusted confidants, Forget About Today provides a unique look at Dylan's life and career while it distills valuable advice from one of the music world's most revolutionary artists and entrepreneurs.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399537546
• ISBN13: 9780399537547
• Release Date: August 2012
• Publisher: Tarcherperigee
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 4.9" x 6.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher