
When Dylan arrived at the Delmonico Hotel, he was greeted by the Beatles, who were eager to meet the man behind the music they admired. Initially, Dylan was hesitant, but Grossman convinced him that it would be a valuable encounter. Their manager, Brian Epstein, reached out to Dylan’s manager, Albert Grossman, to arrange the meeting. The story goes that the Beatles had expressed a desire to meet Dylan, as they were admirers of his work and had been influenced by his songwriting. Bob Dylan, known for his influential songwriting and folk music, had already made a name for himself as a prominent figure in the music scene. At the time, the Beatles were in the midst of their first major American tour, and their popularity was skyrocketing. The meeting between Bob Dylan and the Beatles took place on August 28, 1964, at the Delmonico Hotel in New York City.

Here is an article exploring the first meeting between Bob Dylan and the Beatles: While the exact details of their initial meeting are subject to some variation in different accounts, the event itself has left an indelible mark on the legacy of both artists. You can change these settings by clicking “Ad Choices / Do not sell my info” in the footer at any time.The first encounter between Bob Dylan and the Beatles is a significant moment in music history, marking the intersection of two influential forces in popular music. Please note that you will still see advertising, but it will not be personalised to you. You can choose not to receive personalised ads by clicking “Reject data collection and continue” below. Read more about how we personalise ads in the BBC and our advertising partners. When you consent to data collection on AMP pages you are consenting to allow us to display personalised ads that are relevant to you when you are outside of the UK.

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