Kolkata, Ohio Musicians Host Bob Dylan 84th Birthday Tributes

As Bob Dylan celebrates his 84th birthday, musicians worldwide are honoring his enduring influence on music and culture through tribute concerts. In Kolkata, venues like The Bar at Broadway Hotel and Skinny Mo’s Jazz Club are hosting special Dylan tribute nights featuring local bands performing his iconic works from various phases of his career. Similarly, in Youngstown, Ohio, local artists are organizing the annual 'On a Night Like This: A Tribute to Bob Dylan' concert to mark his birthday, featuring multiple bands and guest performers playing an extensive selection of Dylan songs, with proceeds benefiting a local food bank. In Canton, musicians are also preparing to pay homage through a tribute show highlighting both Dylan's classics and lesser-known tracks, inspired in part by a recent film about the legend. These celebrations reflect Dylan's lasting legacy as a poet and songwriter who shaped generations through his poetic lyrics and genre-defying music. The events underscore a global recognition of Dylan's role in inspiring social awareness and artistic expression across decades.