Jacob Luke Dylan is an American singer-songwriter. He is best known as the lead singer and primary songwriter for the rock band The Wallflowers, which he formed in 1989.
Dylan was born in New York City. His father is musician Bob Dylan and his mother is model Sarah Lowndes. He was deeply influenced by music since he was a child.
He honed his craft playing in various independent bands before finding success with The Wallflowers, a band that released several critically acclaimed albums.
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- Full name: Jakob Luke Dylan
- Stage name: Jakob Dylan
- Date of Birth: December 9, 1969
- Age: 54
- Birthplace: New York City, USA
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Singer-songwriter
- Height: 1.77 m
- Parents: Bob Dylan and Sarah Dylan
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: Peggy Dylan
- Children: Levi and James
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $40 million
Early life and education
Jacob Dylan is an American musician who was born on December 9, 1969 in New York City, USA. He is the son of legendary musicians Bob Dylan and Sarah Dylan.
Although he grew up with his siblings, their names were not known to the public. Dylan later moved back to New York City and enrolled at Parsons School of Design, where he studied art.
Profession
Jakob Dylan is an American musician and singer-songwriter who formed the band The Wallflowers in 1989. He served as the band’s lead singer and primary songwriter, and achieved mainstream success with the band.
Dylan’s songwriting skills were on full display in hits like “Sixth Avenue Heartache” and the iconic “One Headlight,” the latter of which even made Rolling Stone magazine’s “100 Greatest Pop Songs” list and won the band two Grammy Awards.
Jacob Dylan is the lead singer of The Wallflowers and has achieved success both as a band and as a solo artist. The Wallflowers temporarily disbanded in 2002 but reunited in 2010 and released their latest album, Exit Wounds, in 2021.
Interestingly, the album marks a shift toward seeing The Wallflowers more as the work of Jacob Dylan, who made his foray into solo music in 2008 with the critically acclaimed Seeing Things while still fronting The Wallflowers.
The album showcased a more personal, minimal sound than that of The Wallflowers, and he followed it up with Women + Country in 2010, solidifying his solo career and showcasing his versatility as a musician.
Despite this, Dylan and The Wallflowers continued to perform and release music together, proving that he was able to successfully balance solo work and work with a band.
Awards and nominations
Grammy Awards
- Winner (1998): Best Rock Song and Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group for “One Headlight” (with The Wallflowers)
- Nominated (1997): Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group for “6th Avenue Heartache” (with The Wallflowers)
- Nominated (1998): Best Rock Song for “The Difference” (with The Wallflowers)
- Nominated (1999): Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group for “Heroes” (with The Wallflowers)
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers Award
- Winner (2003 and 2004): Best Television Series “The Keepers”
Social Media
Jakob Dylan does not have any social media accounts.
Personal life
Jacob and Peggy Dillon were married in 1992 and have a loving relationship. They have two children, Levi and James, and it is important to both of them that they raise their children in the Jewish faith.
Their strong family values and shared religious beliefs helped them create a happy and stable home life for their children.
Discography
Personal album:
- Seeing Things (2008)
- Women + Country (2010)
- Echoes of the Canyon (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (2019) (Featured Artist)
other:
- 6 Degrees of Music – Volume 1 (2008) (EP)
- Live at Austin City Limits 2008 (EP) (2008)
net worth
Jacob Dylan has achieved great success in his career as a singer-songwriter, musician, and producer, with a net worth of $40 million. His talent and hard work have paid off, allowing him to earn a decent income from his music and production work.
