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Bob Dylan's 'Judas' Gig: A Fan's Rare Photo
25 May
Summary
- Fan Alan Corbett captured a pivotal moment at Bob Dylan's concert.
- The gig is famous for a heckler calling Dylan 'Judas'.
- Dylan famously switched to an electric guitar during the show.
Alan Corbett, a music enthusiast, attended a Bob Dylan concert at Manchester's Free Trade Hall, unaware he was documenting a significant event in music history. This particular performance is famously remembered for an audience member's outburst, calling Dylan a "Judas."
The incident occurred when Dylan, a year after a previous acoustic performance at the same venue, electrified the crowd by strapping on a 1965 black Fender Telecaster electric guitar during the second half of his set. Corbett, who was in the audience, managed to capture this iconic moment.
The shift from Dylan's signature acoustic sound to electric guitar was met with significant controversy and protest from some fans at the time, solidifying this concert's legendary status.
