Samuel Dylan: Inside the Life of Bob Dylan’s son

Samuel Dylan is the son of Bob Dylan. Samuel Dylan’s father is an iconic singer and songwriter. Regarded as the voice of the generation, he has been a major figure in popular culture over his 60-year career. His songs such as “Blowin’ in the Wind” (1963) and “The Times They Are a-Changin'” (1964) became anthems for the civil rights and antiwar movements. He is the recipient of numerous awards including ten Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and an Academy Award.

Samuel Dylan: Bio Summary

Who is Bob Dylan’s son, Sam?

Samuel Dylan was born on July 30, 1968, in Woodstock, New York, United States of America. He is 55 years old as of 2023. Sam is the son of  Bob Dylan and his first wife Sara Dylan. Sam has three siblings-  Anna Dylan,  Jesse Dylan, and Jakob Dylan. He also has two half-siblings- Desiree Gabrielle Dennis-Dylan and Maria Dylan.

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Who is Sam Dylan’s mother?

Sam Dylan’s mother is Sara Dylan. Sara who was born Shirley Marlin Noznisky is the first wife of Bob Dylan. The former actress and model was first married to magazine photographer Hans Lownds, during which time she was known as Sara Lownds.

She changed her name from Shirley to Sara because the name Shirley reminded her husband Hans of his first wife (she left him) who was also called Shirley. After one child- Maria Dylan, Sara left Hans for Bob Dylan. The couple tied the knot in 1965 and remained married till their 1977 divorce.

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Sara and Bob’s marriage has been cited by many as the inspiration for many songs Bob created during the 1960s and ’70s, and the 1975 album Blood on the Tracks has been cited by many as Bob’s account of their disintegrating marriage.

Samuel Dylan is a photographer.

At a very young age, Bob Dylan developed a love for music and writing heart-touching lyrics. He expressed his creativity in the form of a Poem for his mother on Mother’s Day and his father on Father’s Day. He expressed his love for his mother in the poem and affirmed his respect for his father, stating that he tried his best to please him.

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Bob Dylan’s son Samuel Dylan took a different path from his father. He is a Photographer. According to folkfanlcb89, Samuel chose to express his creativity in the form of Photography. However, not much is known about the works of Samuel. Despite the father and son opting for differing career paths, Bob Dylan and his son Smauel Dylan maintain a strong and healthy relationship.

Samuel Dylan is a married man

According to reports, Samuel Dylan is married to his wife Stacy Hochheiser, and they are the parents of a son named Jonah. Per Meaww, the couple’s son has a disability. They revealed this while organizing a fundraiser.  The couple’s son has Crohn’s Disease.

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While speaking about their son, Samuel Dylan’s wife Stacy said, “Lowell is now 14, and taking care of him, the younger of two children, is a full-time job and more. His care requires special diets and monitoring, along with dealing with tutors, doctors, specialists, massage therapists, hypnotherapists. I’m basically a case manager, mom, and a cook.”

Growing up with a famous father like Bob Dylan, Smauel Dylan likely encountered many challenges and advantages that come with being part of such a well-known family like the Dylans. These experiences have likely brought the family even closer together, forging strong ties that extend beyond their father’s fame. Though Bob Dylan and his son Sam have been seen together at any public function, many fans still believe the father and son duo have a very strong bond.