45K views · 45 reactions | The Newport Folk Festival saw rock history made on its stage in the sixties. It remains a key date on the folk scene's calander.  Find out more about Newport, Rhode Island's musical heritage in this week's #NotesFromTheUSA Watch the full episode here https://bit.ly/45H6eJQ | Euronews Travel | Facebook

413K views · 10K reactions | July 24-25,1965: Dylan performs at the Newport Folk Festival. On the 25th, he “goes electric” backed by the Paul Butterfield Blues Band and shocks the music world. | Bob Dylan | Facebook

July 24-26, 1964 Dylan is the major performer at the Newport Folk Festival, where he presents a new image to an audience of over fifteen thousand. His set contains no topical songs but does include new compositions like “All I Really Want To Do,” “To Ramona,” “Mr. Tambourine Man,” and “Chimes Of Freedom.” | Bob Dylan

We're still in awe. What an amazing performance from the most amazing woman. Thank you so much Joni Mitchell, Brandi Carlile, and all of those who helped to make this moment happen. 🙌 | Newport Folk Festival