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Bob Dylan has sold more than 125m records and was the first songwriter to have been awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2016 “for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition. ”UMPG boss, Jody Gerson, called Dylan “one of the greatest songwriters of all time”.
Gerson said Dylan’s “cultural importance can’t be overstated”. She said of the deal: “We look forward to working with Bob and the team in ensuring his artistry continues to reach and inspire generations of fans, recording artists and songwriters around the world. ”Sir.
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