Wolfgang Niedecken: The last chance to celebrate Bob Dylan in Vienna!

Wolfgang Niedecken: The last chance to celebrate Bob Dylan in Vienna!

Wolfgang Niedecken, the charismatic singer of BAP, will bring his “Dylan Journey” to the stage of the Vienna Konzerthaus on February 23, 2025. In an emotional retrospective, he talks about his great fascination for Bob Dylan and the personal relationship with his idol, which he made into a unique experience in over 100 concerts crown reported. He is particularly touched by Dylan's song "Like A Rolling Stone", which inspired him to make music himself at the age of 14. Niedecken describes how Dylan's influence shaped his life and shaped him as an artist. With his piano accompanist Mike Herting, Niedecken presents a homage that encompasses both Dylan's music and personal appreciation for him.

A journey full of memories

Niedecken reflects on his special encounters with Dylan, which came to him by chance. The first meeting took place at a film shoot, where Dylan was unexpectedly present. He describes Dylan as a fascinating and interested person who is also unconventional in his private life. Niedecken experienced him as a “polymath” who remained down-to-earth despite his fame. “I could have lived with not meeting him,” said Niedecken about the nonchalance with which they began the conversation. These personal experiences illustrate the depth of respect and admiration that Niedecken has for Dylan, as well as her The press described in detail.

With his “Dylan Journey” Niedecken says goodbye to this project, which was born out of a passion and reaches its emotional climax in Vienna. “I can play rhythm chords well, but he holds everything together,” explains Niedecken, who appreciates the musical connections between himself and Dylan. His career has been inspired by Dylan's creative freedom, and now, at the end of this special journey, Niedecken looks back with gratitude on the memories he was able to share with his idol.