Courtney Love, the lead singer of Hole, and the playwright Todd Almond, will come to the Royal Geographical Society in London to celebrate the work of Bob Dylan, March 4, 2025. Bob Dylan, the iconic singer-songwriter, has been prominently celebrated in 2024 due to several significant events and milestones that highlight his enduring influence on music and culture.
Announcing an evening with two very special guests! Todd Almond, author of SLOW TRAIN COMING, and Courtney Love will be joining forces to discuss all things Bob Dylan with @howtoacademy. Tickets now live!
4 March, 7:30pm
London
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A major highlight is the release of the biographical film A Complete Unknown. The film stars Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan and focuses on his early career, particularly his arrival in New York in 1961, his rise in the folk music scene, and his controversial shift to rock music in 1965.
In addition to the film, Bob Dylan announced a UK tour as part of his ‘Rough and Rowdy Ways’ worldwide tour. The tour included ten dates across the UK in November 2024, featuring three nights at London’s Royal Albert Hall, a venue with historical significance in Dylan’s career, where the tour also concluded. There are currently no upcoming Bob Dylan shows.
Beyond these events, 2024 has seen a renewed interest in Dylan’s extensive body of work, with various retrospectives, articles, and discussions exploring his contributions to music, literature, and social commentary. His influence continues to inspire new generations of artists and audiences worldwide.
Courtney Love is an iconic alternative rock and grunge figure. The singer is not only known for her music and acting but also for her outspoken and often provocative views on various cultural and societal issues. Over the years, she has made numerous comments that have sparked discussions and controversy. She often shares her thoughts on the evolving nature of fame, often contrasting the grunge era’s authenticity with the curated personas of modern celebrities, on social media.
The singer is also known for her marriage to Kurt Cobain, the frontman of Nirvana, and her grunge band Hole. The song ‘Violet’ is often regarded as one of the band’s most powerful and emotionally charged tracks, exemplifying the raw intensity and vulnerability that defines their critically acclaimed 1994 album ‘Live Through This‘.
Todd Almond is an innovative and prolific playwright and performer. His innovative approach to theatre and music has made him a distinctive voice in modern performing arts. His work not only entertains but also challenges audiences to think about the boundaries of storytelling and the power of collective creativity. He’d previously collaborated with Courtney Love on ‘Kansas City Choir Boy’ (2015). Courtney Love’s performance added a layer of intrigue, drawing audiences from both theatre and rock music fans.
“Bob Dylan’s songbook shaped Courtney as a musician and formed the basis of both Girl from the North Country and Todd’s new book Slow Train Coming, which documents the extraordinary journey of the show from pandemic-stricken underdog to future American classic.” The event organisers said.
To purchase tickets for the live event, you can check the How To Academy website.
