Esau. Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 http://ca.reuters.com/article/entertainmentNews/idCATRE79B55X20111013LONDON (Reuters) - Bob Dylan, forever looking for a new road to walk down, has taken up the bagpipes.The 70-year-old singer bought a set of traditional Scottish pipes while in Glasgow to play two concerts this weekend, a spokesperson for the National Piping Center said.Dylan did not turn up at the centre's shop himself but sent a representative to pick them up."He's always wanted to learn," the spokesperson told Reuters. "It's a lovely sound when they are played well, and something to be appreciated."Dylan chose a set of R.G. Hardie pipes -- one of the best makes -- in the Piping Centre's tartan along with a starter package including a chanter and a learning manual. She declined to say how much he paid.Dylan has often shown an affection for things Scottish. He has cited national poet Robert Burns as a big influence, has an honorary degree from St. Andrews University in Fife, and a number of his songs are rooted in Scottish folk tunes, including "The Times They Are A-Changing."In a 1997 song "Highlands" he sang: "My heart's in the Highlands wherever I roam, that's where I'll be when I get called home."But for those who wince at the thought of Dylan's raspy voice combining with the skirl of the pipes, it might a case of "There must be some way out of here."(Reporting by Angus MacSwan, editing by Paul Casciato) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 I heard he is trying to stake claim that he wrote Amazing Grace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esau. Posted October 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 Who knew it was a protest song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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