Sixty years ago, Bob Dylan went electric at the Newport Folk Festival — and music was never the same. With a blaring electric guitar, Dylan single-handedly altered the trajectory of rock & roll music and redefined the concept of a protest anthem. Some say it's the most important moment in music history. But in 1965, folk purists thought it was a travesty. | Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

July 24-26, 1964 Dylan is the major performer at the Newport Folk Festival, where he presents a new image to an audience of over fifteen thousand. His set contains no topical songs but does include new compositions like “All I Really Want To Do,” “To Ramona,” “Mr. Tambourine Man,” and “Chimes Of Freedom.” | Bob Dylan