Bob Dylan Made a Lot of Fans Angry With This Controversial Performance

To stay relevant in the music business, you have to adapt. You have to keep your finger on the pulse of what's fresh and new and be willing to change with the times. This can look different depending on the musician – perhaps it means exploring a new genre or experimenting with new band members. Maybe it's trying out new lyrics or messing around with song structure. Rebellion and risk-taking are necessary parts of the creative process. For Bob Dylan, keeping up with modern times meant ditching his acoustic sets and kicking it into high gear with an unexpected electric performance at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival.