Tom Dunne: Bob Dylan, Patreon, and his curated ‘Letters from the Grave’

Dylan once claimed he grew up among snake oil salesmen. I never paid much heed until I read he had started a Patreon page

Bob Dylan at an awards ceremony in 2012. His ‘Letters from the Grave’ page has many feeling puzzled. Picture: Christopher Polk/Getty

Bob Dylan: Snake oil salesman. Controversial view I know, but it’s 2026 — controversy is all around. And I’m not saying he isn’t a genius. God knows he is.

I’m just saying if he tries to sell you a potion, think twice and call the regulator.