Bob Dylan to unveil blue plaque at tiny London venue?
Bob Dylan will today be honoured with a commemorative blue plaque at the venue of his first UK gig, The Water Rats in London's King's Cross.
Bob Dylan is today to be honoured with a commemorative blue plaque at the tiny venue which hosted his first UK performance. It is reported that the 72-year-old American will attend the event to unveil the plaque at The Water Rats in King's Cross London this afternoon.
Dylan is in London preparing for the final of three live dates at the Royal Albert Hall, which takes place this evening. A statement from The Water Rats said: "Bob Dylan & his publicist Tom Cording have been made aware of the ceremony as this coincides with Bob Dylan's last concert of his current run at the Royal Albert Hall."
"We are hoping that Mr Dylan will be arriving at 2:30pm after his sound check to unveil the Plaque and show his continued support for live music in the UK."
Dylan played his first UK gig at The Water Rats - which was then known as the Pindar of Wakefield - in December 1962.
The Pogues and Oasis also both played their first London gigs at the pub.