Guitarist Bob Britt Explains Exit From Bob Dylan’s Band
Bob Dylan added Chicago guitarist Joel Paterson after Bob Britt quit, and fans praised the new lineup after Monday’s debut.
- On Monday, June 29, Chicago-based guitarist Joel Paterson joined Bob Dylan's touring band at a concert in Austin, Texas, now serving as the sole guitarist alongside music director Tony Garnier and drummer Anton Fig.
- Paterson's arrival follows recent volatility for Dylan, who has been turning over guitar players on his current tour; guitarist Bob Britt departed the group last week after a seven-year stint, following the earlier replacement of Doug Lancio by Julian Lage.
- Britt clarified via Facebook that he was "not fired" but left of his own accord for private reasons, adding he will "miss my band mates and crew" while pursuing future session work.
- With more than 25 years on the Chicago music scene, Paterson earned praise from musician Dave Spector for his "impeccable fingerpicking skills" and versatility across blues, ragtime, and rockabilly styles.
- Dylan's North American summer tour continues throughout July, concluding in Nashville, Tennessee, on August 1, with tickets available for the upcoming concert at the Mystic Lake Amphitheater in Shakopee, which holds about 19,000 people.
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Chicagoans who attend the Bob Dylan concert next Wednesday on Northerly Island will recognize a familiar face: local guitarist Joel Paterson, who on Tuesday joined the music legend’s band.Paterson, 55, has been a fixture on the Chicago music scene for more than 25 years. Besides his longtime residency at the Green Mill on Monday nights with his quartet, he performs regularly throughout the city and suburbs. He has recorded and toured with the Ca…
Guitarist Bob Britt explains exit from Bob Dylan’s band
Guitarist Bob Britt has spoken out about his departure from Bob Dylan‘s live backing band. Over the weekend, Britt was reported to have left the touring line-up after he shared a brief social media post that was later deleted. He had played with Dylan since 2019, and been a regular fixture during the ‘Rough And Rowdy Ways’ tour. Read More: ‘A Complete Unknown’ review: don’t think twice about seeing this brilliant Bob Dylan biopic The news came …
Bob Dyan's Guitarist Shares New Details About His Exit From the Band
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 12: Bob Dylan performs as part of a double bill with Neil Young at Hyde Park on July 12, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images for ABA) Since 2019, Bob Britt has been the guitarist for Bob Dylan. Enjoying his time with the group, the guitarist got the chance to travel all over the world. He also took the stage for the Rough and Rowdy Ways tour. Although seeming to love his current place in the music …
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