Bob Dylan is an influential American singer-songwriter known for his poetic song lyrics. Some key facts about Dylan include that he was born in 1941 in Minnesota, moved from folk to rock music, and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2016 for his songwriting. Two of Dylan's most famous songs discussed in the document are "Blowin' in the Wind" and "Forever Young." "Blowin' in the Wind" uses symbolic and poetic language to discuss seeking answers to difficult questions, while "Forever Young" expresses a father's hope that his child remains happy and youthful throughout life.