July 24-25,1965: Dylan performs at the Newport Folk Festival. On the 25th, he “goes electric” backed by the Paul Butterfield Blues Band and shocks the music world. | Bob Dylan

July 24-26, 1964 Dylan is the major performer at the Newport Folk Festival, where he presents a new image to an audience of over fifteen thousand. His set contains no topical songs but does include new compositions like “All I Really Want To Do,” “To Ramona,” “Mr. Tambourine Man,” and “Chimes Of Freedom.” | Bob Dylan