Barry Goldberg: Legendary keyboardist for Bob Dylan and music producer, dies at 83 after cancer battle
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Goldberg died in hospice care, surrounded by his wife Gail, son Aram, and other loved ones. His death comes 10 years after being diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a type of blood cancer.
A prominent figure in the 1960s American music scene, Goldberg was a member of The Paul Butterfield Blues Band and famously played keyboards for Bob Dylan during the 1965 Newport Folk Festival.
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Hide AdThis event marked Dylan's controversial transition from acoustic to electric sound, a moment that redefined folk music and sparked significant backlash at the time. Despite the criticism, the performance featured the live debut of "Like A Rolling Stone," now considered one of the greatest songs in music history.


Goldberg’s role was highlighted in the 2024 Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown, where actor Justin Levine portrayed him.
Goldberg also worked on albums as a producer for artists such as Percy Sledge, Charlie Musselwhite, James Cotton, and The Textones. He also collaborated with Dylan on a rendition of Curtis Mayfield's "People Get Ready," originally recorded by The Impressions.
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