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Song 173: “All Along the Watchtower”, Part One: “He’s Not the Messiah”

A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs

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Bob Dylan's Disappointing Performance at Isle of White Festival 1969 and Shifting Countercultural Expectations

This chapter delves into Bob Dylan's 1969 performance at the Isle of White Festival, highlighting the high expectations, technical difficulties, and the audience's disappointment as Dylan's straightforward set shattered the myth of him as a messianic figure.

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