Bob Dylan is an American singer, songwriter, musician, actor, and poet. He is one of the most influential and important musicians of all time. He wrote and played folk music, meaning folk songs that tell stories about everyday life and that are often passed down from generations. He wrote over 600 songs and released more than 50 albums. He won many awards, including the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2016. Dylan is known for his songwriting, poetry, and activism for social justice. People often listen to his music to feel inspired, to get a reminder of the importance of justice, and to feel connected to what Dylan was trying to say.