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Bob Britt Quits Dylan Tour Amid Guitarist Shuffle

6/29/2026

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Bob Britt Quits

Acoustic guitarist Bob Britt announced on June 28, 2026 via a deleted Facebook post that he quit Dylan’s tour.
Electric guitarist Doug Lancio missed the June 17, 2026 Santa Barbara Bowl concert, leading to jazz guitarist Julian Lage replacing him.
Jazz guitarist Julian Lage’s June 29, 2026 Sawdust performance in Brooklyn conflicted with Dylan’s Austin show.
As of June 29, 2026, only bassist Tony Garnier and drummer Anton Fig are confirmed, with Dylan offering no comment.

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Bob Dylan Tours

“Long Hot Summer” tour began in June and will conclude on August 1 in Nashville.
Despite guitarist departures, Bob Dylan said he will keep delivering shows this summer.
Fans say Dylan prioritizes performance quality over personnel drama, keeping the tour’s momentum.
Dylan celebrated his 85th birthday in May, with a career that includes millions of album sales, a 2016 Presidential Medal of Freedom, and a 1988 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction.

History

Historical Context

Bob Dylan launched the Rolling Thunder Revue on October 30 1975, a 57-show caravan that featured Joan Baez, Roger McGuinn and Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, redefining tour flexibility. Over fifty years later, the 2026 Long Hot Summer tour mirrors that fluidity as guitarist Bob Britt departs and Julian Lage steps in, and continue the tradition of rotating ensembles.

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Bob Britt Quits

Acoustic guitarist Bob Britt announced on June 28, 2026 via a deleted Facebook post that he quit Dylan’s tour.
Electric guitarist Doug Lancio missed the June 17, 2026 Santa Barbara Bowl concert, leading to jazz guitarist Julian Lage replacing him.
Jazz guitarist Julian Lage’s June 29, 2026 Sawdust performance in Brooklyn conflicted with Dylan’s Austin show.
As of June 29, 2026, only bassist Tony Garnier and drummer Anton Fig are confirmed, with Dylan offering no comment.

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