A Complete Unknown
WARNING: SPOILERS ahead for A Complete Unknown.
Starring Timothee Chalamet as the legendary folk singer/songwriter,A Complete Unknownwas released in threats on Christmas Day 2024.
Directed by James Mangold ofFord v. FerrariandLoganacclaim,A Complete Unknownhas one ofthe best performances of 2024.
The 1965 Newport Folk Festival became a pivotal event that changed the course of Dylan’s career.
In a 1990 letter to Dylan, Seeger wrote: “Bob!
Someone just told me that you too think I didnt like your going electric in 1965.
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Ive denied that so many times.
I was furious at the distorted sound no one could understand the words of Maggies Farm.
“Seeger explains in retrospect that he was trying to improve Dylan’s electric sound, not prevent it.
A Complete Unknown is a biographical movie that follows a young Bob Dylan as he integrates with New York and catches the eye of the folk singers in the area, eventually propelling him into stardom.
Seeger continued to explain in his letter that he “dashed over to the people controlling the PA system.
No, this is the way they want it, they said.
My big mistake was in not challenging from the stage the foolish few who booed.
I shoulda said, Howlin Wolf goes electric, why cant Bob?
In any case, you keep on.
Best, Pete(viaFar Out).”
