Is Bob Dylan still alive?
Short Answer
Alive as of February 7, 2026Basic Profile
- Full Name: Robert Allen Zimmerman
- Date of Birth: May 24, 1941
- Nationality: American
- Primary Known For: Legendary singer-songwriter, Nobel Prize laureate, influential voice of counterculture and folk music
Latest Confirmed Status Summary
Bob Dylan is alive and continues to tour and perform at 84 years old. He maintains an active touring schedule with his "Never Ending Tour" that has been ongoing since 1988. He remains one of the most influential songwriters in popular music history and continues to release new music and perform regularly.
Notable Facts
- Awarded Nobel Prize in Literature (2016), first musician to receive the honor
- Over 600 songs written, including "Blowin' in the Wind" and "Like a Rolling Stone"
- 10 Grammy Awards including Lifetime Achievement Award
- Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient (2012)
- Inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1988)
- "Never Ending Tour" with over 3,000 concerts since 1988, continuing through 2024-2025
- Released Rough and Rowdy Ways album in 2020
Sources
- Wikipedia: Bob Dylan (verified citations, checked Feb 2026)
- Official Website: BobDylan.com (tour dates through 2025)
- Nobel Prize: Bob Dylan (official Nobel Prize info)
- Rolling Stone: Bob Dylan (recent coverage)
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