Bob Dylan is a recording artist.
Bob Dylan . His recording career , spanning more than 50 years , has explored the traditions in American song -- from folk , blues , and country to gospel , rock and roll , and rockabilly to English , Scottish , and Irish folk music , embracing even jazz and the Great American Songbook . As a musician , Dylan has sold more than 100 million records , making him one of the best-selling artists of all time .