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Series analysing great artists from the perspective of someone who knew them

Andrew McGibbon presents a series of interviews analysing great artists from the perspective of someone who knew them.

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I Was...: Series 4: I Was Bob Dylan's One-Off Sparring Partner

01/06/2017

I Was Bob Dylan's One-Off Sparring Partner

Series 4

BBC Radio 4 - I Was..., Series 4, I Was Bob Dylan's One-Off Sparring Partner

Andrew McGibbon talks to Daniel Catfish Russ, who went two boxing rounds with Bob Dylan.

Andrew McGibbon talks to Daniel Catfish Russ, who boxed with legend and furtive pugilist Bob Dylan, who likes to box wherever he is playing.

Daniel 'Catfish' Russ started out as a boxer, trained as a Rabbi and was a stand-up comedian before settling on his chosen profession, advertising. He also plays blues harmonica. But in April 2008 Catfish found himself opposite his idol, Bob Dylan, in a boxing ring in Austin, Texas.

Written and Presented by Andrew McGibbon
Producer: Nick Romero
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Series of interviews analysing great artists from the perspective of someone who knew them

Andrew McGibbon presents a series of interviews analysing great artists from the perspective of someone who knew them

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