Guardian Music — Singer claims authorities did not censor setlist for China concertsConfounding seasoned Bob Dylan fans, the 69-year old song and dance man has posted a message on his official website addressing the controversy surrounding his concerts in China in Ap... more info

NME — Nick Brown also sees Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan as 'competition' more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Bob Dylan speaks out on 'so-called China controversy' more info

NME — Folk legend says he didn't allow government to pre-approve his set more info

Stereogum — Bob Dylan is well-practiced in answering questions and controversy. The latest controversy revolves around two concerts in China, one that never happened, and another that Mojo magazine said was sparsely attended. Dylan writes on his blog that the fi... more info

Radio Exile — In two weeks time, one of the greatest artists of the 20th century will celebrate a major milestone. On his 70th birthday, Bob Dylan will have already outlived many of his contemporaries (Jerry Garcia, George Harrison), but the man continues to produ... more info

Guardian Music — Five things we learned from the news:Lady Gaga thinks her concerts are akin to a religious experience, which isn't bad for 90 minutes of cheesy techno-pop.Paul Simon resents coming in second to Bob Dylan. We await Dylan's diss track in response. Flee... more info

The Telegraph — As Dylan approaches his 70th birthday, Tim Martin examines the enduring appeal of the rock star. more info

Guardian Music — Doyen of the Beat generation feted for his psychedelic photos from the undergroundIra Cohen, who has died of renal failure aged 76, participated in the 1960s artistic counterculture as a poet, publisher, film-maker and raconteur. In the middle of t... more info

Scotsman.com — Like a Rolling Stone has been declared Bob Dylan's greatest song by none other than Rolling Stone magazine. more info