Bob Dylan, born Robert Zimmerman, has been described as “the poet laureate of rock” and one of the most influential figures of our time. Mark Ford, poet, lecturer and serious fan, explores Dylan’s words, his influence and his recent acclaimed autobiography Chronicles Vol 1 (2004).
Mark Ford lectures in the English Department at University College London. He contributed to Do You Mr Jones? Bob Dylan among the Poets and Professors ed Neil Corcoran (2003).