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Jackie Howell's avatar

I love everything about this story. And, I love the look on Bob's face in that last Fender ad. That smile -- pissed off, incorrigible, and angelic all in a single frame. Yup, that tracks. Thanks always for everything you share!

Peter White's avatar

Fabulous report! You are filling out so many gaps in the Dylan story!

Philip May's avatar

I had always guessed it was a posed photo because I didn't think Dylan would have played a bass guitar at a recording session. I did actually wonder if he's done it as a joke, so this story all makes total sense. Fabulous account - including the juxtaposed photos at the end! Thanks!

Lloyd's avatar

..and Dylan’s left hand? Those are all fake chords on a bass?

Birdie's avatar

I love this story! I’ve seen Dylan twice in concert.

Mick Gold's avatar

Thanks Ray, Another great Dylan story! I dimly remember that CBS had just acquired Fender so this was the commercial imperative. True? Obviously Grossman could smell money.

Rebecca Slaman's avatar

My lockscreen is one of the serious expression ones from this shoot, but after seeing that smiley one I might have to change

Seashell's avatar

Those members of the Byrds were more likely members of the Hawks?

Chris Williams's avatar

This is why I'm here! Thanks Ray! Without you, this is another interesting story that would not have seen the light of day!

Brad Lewin's avatar

Great story. Love it.

The Absurd's avatar

Love these photos. Never cooler.

Sean H's avatar

I appreciated that to the utmost degree😃