On today's date in 1965, Bob Dylan took the stage at the Newport Folk Festival, plugged in his electric guitar, and delivered one of the most legendary and controversial performances in music history—a bold break from tradition that divided audiences and defined a generation. 🎸 Elijah Wald’s Dylan Goes Electric! reveals the full story behind that night and serves as the inspiration for A Complete Unknown, the major motion picture starring Timothée Chalamet and nominated for eight Academy Awards. With sharp insight and rich historical context, Wald explores the folk revival, the rise of rock, and the cultural tensions that collided in Dylan's single, electrifying set. Dylan Goes Electric! is a must-read for music lovers, history buffs, and anyone who’s ever wondered what it really means to reinvent yourself. • • #DylanGoesElectric #BobDylan #ACompleteUnknown #TimotheeChalamet #rockhistory #musichistory #nonfiction #bookrecs #booklist #readinglist #musicbooks #music deystreetbooks