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Bob Dylan Was Called “Judas” By An Audience Member 60 Years Ago Today

60 years ago today, Bob Dylan was heckled at the Free Trade Hall in Manchester, England, by a crowd member who called him “Judas.” Contrary to popular belief, the heckler wasn’t a folk purist who felt betrayed by Dylan playing electric; it was a young seminarian named Rob Halford who thought Dylan should be playing […] The post Bob Dylan Was Called “Judas” By An Audience Member 60 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.

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18:00 on May 17 2026

Bob Dylan Was Called “Judas” By An Audience Member 60 Years Ago Today

Magnet Magazine — 60 years ago today, Bob Dylan was heckled at the Free Trade Hall in Manchester, England, by a crowd member who called him “Judas.” Contrary to popular belief, the hec... more info
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