Bob Dylan
An Era of Change In 1963, Bob Dylan had composed a song that spoke to audiences across the nation. ... Throughout the decade, many artists followed suit with Dylan sending out a similar message. ... Dylan’s “The Times They Are A-Changin’” was a more general implication towards social reform. ... It’s up to the listener to figure out what it means to him,” Dylan confesses to Times. ... The tone of his music matches his attitude, which differs from Dylan’s more melodic vocal tone. ... Dylan’s, “The Times They Are A-Changin’” became the anthem of the counterculture during the era because it was the generalization of what was going on at the time. Though many artists spoke of specific events of the 60’s, Dylan takes a broad approach for change with his song.