A Cultural Icon: Bob Dylan Rough & Rowdy Ways Tour Comes To Broward

Born in Duluth, Minnesota, on May 24, 1941, most of Dylan’s childhood was spent in the iron-mining town of Hibbing. Dylan taught himself piano and guitar and played in several bands, attending the University of Minnesota for one year in 1959. He moved to New York in 1961 — heavily influenced by Woody Guthrie and other American folk artists — and began to play at various clubs in the burgeoning folk music scene of Greenwich Village. Signed to Columbia Records by renowned A&R Executive John Hammond in 1961, he released his self-titled debut album in 1962.

Many of Dylan’s early songs were made famous by other artists, such as Joan Baez and Peter, Paul & Mary, whose versions of his classic compositions “Blowin’ In The Wind” and “The Times They Are A Changin’” helped bring the young artist to a larger audience.

From his earliest performances in Greenwich Village coffee houses, folk festivals and rallies in the early 1960s to his stadium rock concerts of the 1970s and subsequent annual international tours, Dylan established an enduring reputation as one of the world’s great live performers.

He has released more than 50 albums and has written more than 600 songs, some of the most famous being the aforementioned “Blowin’ in the Wind,” “Like A Rolling Stone,” “All Along The Watchtower,” “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door” and “Make You Feel My Love.” His songs have been covered more than 6,000 times by artists as diverse as Duke Ellington, Jimi Hendrix, Guns N’ Roses, Stevie Wonder, Rod Stewart, the Staple Singers, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bob Marley, Pearl Jam, Neil Young, Adele and U2.

Dylan’s contributions to worldwide culture have been recognized and honored numerous times. He received an honorary doctorate of music from Princeton University, New Jersey, in 1970 and another from the University of St. Andrews, Scotland, in 2004. President Clinton presented him with a Kennedy Center Honor at the White House in 1997, recognizing the excellence of his contribution to American culture.

In October 2016, Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature by the Swedish Academy “for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition.” In 2012, he was awarded America’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, by President Barack Obama. In addition to winning 11 Grammy Awards, Dylan has achieved six entries in the Grammy Hall of Fame, which honors recordings of “qualitative or historical significance” at least 25-years-old.

Rough & Rowdy Ways Tour
As Dylan prepares to take the stage at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, anticipation reaches a fever pitch. The Rough & Rowdy Ways Tour promises to be a spectacle like no other, a celebration of music, poetry, and the enduring spirit of one of America's greatest cultural icons. With tickets now on sale, fans have the opportunity to witness history in the making, to experience firsthand the magic and mystique of a living legend.

This event will be a phone-free experience. Use of phones, smart watches, and accessories will not be permitted in the performance space. Upon arrival at the venue, all phones, smart watches, and accessories will be secured in individual Yondr pouches that will be opened at the end of the event.

The Rough & Rowdy Ways Tour will come to the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Friday March 1st at 8th and Saturday, March 2nd at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and range from $59.50-$139.50. Ticket prices subject to change based on seat location and availability. All ticket prices are subject to a ticket processing fee. Additional terms and conditions may apply. For tickets visit: https://www.bobdylan.com/ - At: https://www.browardcenter.org/ - Or: https://www.ticketmaster.com/

As the lights dim and the first chords reverberate through the auditorium, audiences will be transported on a journey through the annals of American music, guided by the singular voice and vision of Bob Dylan. In a world that is constantly evolving, his music remains a beacon of hope and inspiration, a testament to the enduring power of art to transcend boundaries and unite hearts and minds.

Tickets can also be purchased by phone at: (954) 462-0222. Or in-person at the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office.

The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is located at: 201 Southwest Fifth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312. For more information visit: www.BrowardCenter.org