Bob Dylan, the 84‑year‑old music legend, just earned another major honor. The Berklee College of Music in Boston awarded him an honorary doctorate, calling him a “great teacher and learner” of music.
The college will host a concert dedicated to Dylan’s classic “Like a Rolling Stone” on Wednesday, though the singer‑songwriter won’t be on stage. His last U.S. honorary degree came from Princeton in 1970.
In a heartfelt statement, Dylan thanked Berklee. “It’s a pleasant surprise,” he said. “I wonder how my career might have turned out had I learned from some of the great musicians who taught at Berklee. It’s food for thought.”
Berklee’s president, Jim Lucchese, praised Dylan’s enduring impact. “His music has shaped how the world hears itself,” he noted. “He’s always evolving, chasing truth through sound and words—that’s the spirit we foster here every day. Honoring him reaffirms our creative mission.”
Matt Glaser, artistic director of Berklee’s American Roots Music Program, added that Dylan has absorbed and reshaped every American song tradition. “His deep dive into African American blues matches Berklee’s curriculum, which is built on the rich music of the African diaspora.”
With this doctorate, Dylan joins a long line of celebrated artists recognized by Berklee, further solidifying his legacy as a pioneer in songwriting, folk, rock, and blues.
Source: ianslive
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