In a rare and exciting collaboration, Bob Dylan welcomed guitarist Billy Strings to the stage for a stunning rendition of “All Along the Watchtower” during a performance on Thursday night in Spokane, Washington. This unexpected partnership highlights both artists’ immense talents and underscores the shared appreciation they have for each other’s music. Both Dylan and Strings are currently on tour together as part of Willie Nelson’s renowned annual Outlaw Festival, which showcases a lineup of exceptional musical acts.

For fans who missed the live performance, there’s an opportunity to watch the electrifying collaboration captured on video below, bringing the magic of the concert right into your home.

Billy Strings: A Lifelong Admirer of Bob Dylan’s Music

At the age of 32, Billy Strings represents a new generation of musicians who have been profoundly influenced by the timeless music of Bob Dylan. From an early age, Strings absorbed the sounds of Dylan, alongside other iconic artists. In a revealing 2022 interview with journalist Alan Paul, he shared, “When I was in middle school, I worshiped legends like Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Kurt Cobain, James Brown, Bob Marley, and of course, Bob Dylan. These figures seemed larger than life.” Strings expressed his disbelief that he could ever perform in front of thousands, calling it a “childhood dream come true.”

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Strings has previously honored Dylan’s legacy by covering numerous songs in his own concerts, including classics like “All Along the Watchtower,” “Senor (Tales of Yankee Power),” “Drifter’s Escape,” and “Tangled Up in Blue,” solidifying his deep connection to Dylan’s artistry.

The Outlaw Festival Tour, featuring an impressive roster that includes Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, Sheryl Crow, Turnpike Troubadours, The Avett Brothers, Wilco, The Red Clay Strays, Lake Street Dive, Waxahatchee, Charles Wesley Godwin, Lucinda Williams, Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers, and many more, will continue its journey on May 24 in Ridgefield, Washington.