A tried-and-true classic that celebrates the relationship between an artist and their eyewear, these original Icons of JMM were one of four Circa styles released in JMM's first season, Spring 2015. Inspired not only by the music and ethos of Bob Dylan, but by the actual pair of black spectacles he wore throughout the tumultuous mid-1960s while touring Europe, these glasses offer a classic silhouette that evokes a timeless devil-may-care charisma. 

In 1965, Bob Dylan embarked on his first major European tour, starting with concerts in Stockholm, Sweden, before heading to England for five performances. He also made stops in Paris and Scandinavia, notably London, where he played at the Royal Albert Hall. The tour was documented by D.A. Pennebaker, later featured in the documentary Don't Look Back (1967). 

Taking the good will he’d built up with folk audiences for years, later that same year Dylan would turn the music world on its head when he famously "went electric" at the Newport Folk Festival, abandoning his acoustic roots for a rock sound, which was met with both applause and vehement booing from some purist folk fans. This polarizing moment symbolized Dylan's refusal to be confined by expectations, setting the stage for his continual artistic reinvention over the decades.

Throughout his career, Dylan has defied categorization, seamlessly blending folk, rock, blues, country, and even gospel into his music. Albums like Highway 61 Revisited (1965) and Blonde on Blonde (1966) showcased his masterful songwriting and experimental spirit, while later works like Blood on the Tracks (1975) and Time Out of Mind (1997) revealed a more introspective and mature Dylan, grappling with themes of love, loss, and mortality.

Beyond his musical contributions, Dylan's influence extends into literature, film, and social activism. He has received numerous awards, including the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2016, cementing his status as a cultural icon whose impact continues to reverberate across generations.