The Kids Are Alright... In May 1966, Bob Dylan was in Liverpool, during his world tour, performing his incendiary electric guitar set at the city’s Odeon Theatre. On Saturday 14 May 1966 with some time to kill before the performance, he was exploring the streets with Barry Feinstein, the official photographer on the European leg of the tour. Dylan, as lean as a string bean, and resplendent in corduroy jacket and diamond patterned shirt, looked every inch the pied piper. So when Bob and Barry came across a bunch of kids playing on the street, it made complete sense to get a picture. The resulting photograph of Bob on the steps with the children is an enduring classic, and one of Barry’s most important and best loved photographs.
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Liverpool History Society
“It reflects the enthusiasm of our members and our shared commitment to uncovering and sharing Liverpool’s remarkable history.”
To mark the occasion, the Society will host a special anniversary event, “Do Look Back!”, on 16 June 2026 at the Adelphi Hotel. The event will celebrate both the Society’s history and key moments from 1966, exploring Liverpool’s cultural, sporting, and media heritage.
Highlights include talks on Bob Dylan’s 1966 Liverpool visit, Everton’s FA Cup victory and
World Cup connections, the pioneering female band The Liverbirds, and Liverpool’s
presence on 1960s television. Speakers include historians, writers, broadcasters, and special guests with first-hand connections to the period.
