Bob Dylan is to be honoured with a tribute concert after being named MusiCares Person Of The Year.

Jack White, The Black Keys and Sir Tom Jones are amongst the artists who'll take part in the concert on February 6, singing some of his most famous hits.

Bob Dylan

Neil Portnow, CEO of the MusiCares Foundation and The Recording Academy explained: "In celebrating the 25th anniversary of our MusiCares Person of the Year tribute, it is most fitting that we are honouring Bob Dylan, whose body of creative work has contributed to America's culture, as well as that of the entire world, in genuinely deep and lasting ways."

Other artists confirmed to take to the stage include Norah Jones, John Mellencamp, Willie Nelson and Eddie Vedder.

Past recipients of the award include Brian Wilson and Bruce Springsteen.

Proceeds from the concert go to MusiCares, who provide help to people in need.


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