Pulitzer Prize for Dylan
Rock legend Bob Dylan was this week awarded a Pulitzer Prize for his contribution to music.
The singer-songwriter was given the ‘Special Citation In Music’ honour for his "profound impact on popular music and American culture".
He is the first rock musician to be singled out for the prestigious prize, which is worth $10,000.
Previous recipients of the award include jazz musician John Coltrane and accomplished composer George Gershwin.
Commenting on the decision, prize administrator Sig Gissler said: "This award reflects the efforts of the Pulitzer board to broaden the scope of the music prize, and encompass the full range of excellence in American music.
“It also recognises Mr. Dylan's lyrical compositions of extraordinary poetic power."
This award coincides with the star's announcement that he will play a huge European tour later this year, kicking-off in Iceland next month.
Dylan, who was christened Robert Allen Zimmerman, has been an influential presence in the music industry for more than five decades.
During his career he has had a string of hits, including Knockin' On Heaven's Door, Positively 4th Street and Blowin' In The Wind.
The singer’s life was recently the subject of Todd Haynes' successful movie, 'I'm Not There', which saw actors including Cate Blanchett, Heath Ledger and Richard Gere portray different aspects of Dylan’s character.