Bob Dylan 1975-1981: Rolling Thunder and the Gospel Years (2006)
Covering the period after Dylan gave his life to Christ.
Bob Dylan fell into the Arms of the Lord through the Vineyard Christian Fellowship Church. He made three Gospel albums, winning a Grammy for "Gotta Serve Somebody." However, his radical new direction alienated fans and enraged critics as he preached evangelical messages. In his first-ever interview, Dylan's Bible class teacher, Pastor Bill Dwyer, describes Dylan's born-again transformation. Legendary Slow Train Coming producer Jerry Wexler, background singer Regina McCrary, keyboardist Spooner Oldham, songwriter Al Kasha, San Francisco Chronicle rock reporter Joel Selvin, AJ Weberman and others tell the tale of Bob Dylan's Gospel Years. Director & Producer Joel Gilbert weaves the story of this monumental period of Dylan's life and music through revealing insider portraits, exclusive photos, live concert video and TV footage from 1975-1981, with visits to Rundown Studios, the Muscle Shoals Sound Studio, the Vineyard Church, and the Fox Warfield Theatre.
Cast
- Joel Gilbert - Producer/Director
- Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter - Self
- Scarlet Rivera - Self
Keywords
christianity, gospel
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bob Dylan 1975-1981: Rolling Thunder and the Gospel Years about?
- Bob Dylan fell into the Arms of the Lord through the Vineyard Christian Fellowship Church. He made three Gospel albums, winning a Grammy for "Gotta Serve Somebody." However, his radical new direction alienated fans and enraged critics as he preached evangelical messages. In his first-ever interview, Dylan's Bible class teacher, Pastor Bill Dwyer, describes Dylan's born-again transformation. Legendary Slow Train Coming producer Jerry Wexler, background singer Regina McCrary, keyboardist Spooner Oldham, songwriter Al Kasha, San Francisco Chronicle rock reporter Joel Selvin, AJ Weberman and others tell the tale of Bob Dylan's Gospel Years. Director & Producer Joel Gilbert weaves the story of this monumental period of Dylan's life and music through revealing insider portraits, exclusive photos, live concert video and TV footage from 1975-1981, with visits to Rundown Studios, the Muscle Shoals Sound Studio, the Vineyard Church, and the Fox Warfield Theatre.
- Who stars in Bob Dylan 1975-1981: Rolling Thunder and the Gospel Years?
- Bob Dylan 1975-1981: Rolling Thunder and the Gospel Years stars Joel Gilbert, Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter, Scarlet Rivera.
- How long is Bob Dylan 1975-1981: Rolling Thunder and the Gospel Years?
- Bob Dylan 1975-1981: Rolling Thunder and the Gospel Years has a runtime of 4h 1m (241 minutes).
- What genre is Bob Dylan 1975-1981: Rolling Thunder and the Gospel Years?
- Bob Dylan 1975-1981: Rolling Thunder and the Gospel Years is a Music, Documentary film.
- Where was Bob Dylan 1975-1981: Rolling Thunder and the Gospel Years produced?
- Bob Dylan 1975-1981: Rolling Thunder and the Gospel Years was produced in United States of America.