Bob Dylan Begins European Tour in Oslo With New Guitarist
Bob Dylan launched his Lights of Autumn European tour in Norway with surprise cover songs and a new guitarist in his band.
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Musician Bob Dylan launched his Lights of Autumn European tour on October 17, 2026, at the Oslo Spektrum in Oslo, Norway, Rolling Stone reported. The performance marked the debut of a new guitarist in his group, making it his sixth guitarist in five months. [1]
During the concert, Dylan performed cover songs including Randy Newman's Louisiana 1927 and Guy Clark's Dublin Blues, according to Rolling Stone. The set list also featured a re-worked version of Tangled Up In Blue alongside opening tracks To Be Alone With You and Man in the Long Black Coat. [1]
Dylan is an American singer-songwriter who has been a major figure in popular culture across his 69-year career. He incorporated political, social, and philosophical influences into folk music during the early 1960s, expanding the conventions of popular music. [2]
The European tour continues as Dylan brings his updated set list and revised lineup to audiences across the region. [1]
In short
- Bob Dylan started his Lights of Autumn European tour at the Oslo Spektrum in Norway on October 17, 2026.
- Dylan introduced a new guitarist during the show, his sixth in five months.
- The set list included covers of Randy Newman's Louisiana 1927 and Guy Clark's Dublin Blues.
Sources
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- [1]Bob Dylan Unveiled Yet Another New Guitarist, Covered Randy Newman at Tour LaunchRolling Stone, 10h ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]Bob Dylan on Wikipedia
- [3]Randy Newman (album) on Wikipedia
- [4]Mike Smith (guitarist) on Wikipedia
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