How Joan Baez's 'Diamonds and Rust' Transformed From Folk Ballad to Heavy Metal Anthem

A deeply personal ballad about one of rock’s biggest legends took an unexpected turn, finding new life as a heavy metal ...

Diamonds and Rust — the mournful folk ode that became a metal anthem

In one, it is a beloved song by a leading light of American folk music, covered by those who may identify with its central ...
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Watch Joan Baez Perform an Emotional ‘Diamonds and Rust’ at All-Star Tribute Show

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Joan Baez - Credit: Noam Galai/Getty Images/Tibet House US Monica Barbaro's Academy Award-nominated portrayal of Joan Baez in the ...
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Joan Baez Said the ‘Best Song’ of Her Life Came Out of Her Relationship With Bob Dylan

In 1975, Joan Baez reflected on her romantic relationship with Bob Dylan in the song “Diamonds and Rust.” She said that she held onto anger towards Dylan for years, but she has come to let go of it.