In the 1960s a new type of music was started by Bob Dylan who mixed traditional folk song with rock and roll. This music is known as “folk music”,

Was Bob Dylan involved in "folk rock" , in the 1960's ?

I dare say, that Bob Dylan, did NOT start "folk music.

( Stev have been around since the 1200's , and ballads have been around since before the 1960's.

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