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Bob Dylan's Draft Lyrics Fetch $508K at Auction

1/19/2025

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Bob Dylan's iconic draft lyrics for "Mr Tambourine Man" fetched an astonishing $508,000 at a Nashville auction, showcasing three typewritten versions and his personal handwritten notes on two yellow sheets. The event also featured a stunning 1968 oil painting and a classic 1983 Fender Telecaster, bringing the total sales to nearly $1.5 million. Excitement builds for the upcoming biopic, "A Complete Unknown," set to premiere in December 2024.

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Bob Dylan's iconic draft lyrics for "Mr Tambourine Man" fetched an astonishing $508,000 at a Nashville auction, showcasing three typewritten versions and his personal handwritten notes on two yellow sheets. The event also featured a stunning 1968 oil painting and a classic 1983 Fender Telecaster, bringing the total sales to nearly $1.5 million. Excitement builds for the upcoming biopic, "A Complete Unknown," set to premiere in December 2024.