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    • Apr 11, 1961
    Bob Dylan becomes a pro, opening for John Lee Hooker at New York's Gerde's Folk City. A number of Dylan's songs become country successes, including "It Ain't Me, Babe," "You Ain't Going Nowhere" and "To Make You Feel My Love"
    Sep 30, 1961
    Bob Dylan signs with Columbia Records. The folk singer/songwriter writes a number of songs which find success in country music, including "To Make You Feel My Love," "It Ain't Me, Babe" and "You Ain't Going Nowhere"
    Oct 4, 1961
    Bob Dylan, destined to write a number of country hits, appears at New York's prestigious Carnegie Hall for the first time. His audience numbers just 50 people
    Oct 20, 1961
    Bob Dylan records his self-titled debut album. It begins a lengthy career in which he writes such country hits as Johnny Cash's "It Ain't Me, Babe," Garth Brooks' "To Make You Feel My Love" and Judy Rodman's "I'll Be Your Baby Tonight"
    Aug 2, 1962
    Singer/songwriter Robert Zimmerman legally changes his name to Bob Dylan. The name is affixed to the songwriting credits of such country hits as "It Ain't Me, Babe," "You Ain't Going Nowhere" and "Wagon Wheel"
    Aug 30, 1962
    Bob Dylan signs a management contract with executive Albert Grossman, who receives 20% of Dylan's earnings and even more of his recording royalties. During their association, Dylan writes "It Ain't Me, Babe" and "You Ain't Going Nowhere"
    Sep 22, 1962
    Singer/songwriter Bob Dylan performs at Carnegie Hall in a concert organized by folk figure Pete Seeger. Dylan writes such country hits as "I'll Be Your Baby Tonight," "It Ain't Me, Babe," "To Make You Feel My Love" and "You Ain't Going Nowhere"
    May 12, 1963
    Bob Dylan takes a legendary stance, refusing to appear on "The Ed Sullivan Show" when the CBS host requests he not play "Talkin' John Birch Society Blues." Brenda Lee, however, remains on the bill
    Aug 28, 1963
    Martin Luther King delivers his "I Have A Dream" speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the March On Washington. On hand are "It Ain't Me, Babe" songwriter Bob Dylan and Peter, Paul & Mary
    Oct 26, 1963
    "It Ain't Me, Babe" songwriter Bob Dylan performs at New York's Carnegie Hall
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