LEGENDARY rocker Bob Dylan will play a gig in the region later this year.

The 1960s protest singer, who penned classic songs such as Blowin' In The Wind and Lay Lady Lay, will play at Newcastle's Telewest Arena on Wednesday, May 8.

Tickets go on sale today and are expected to snapped up by Dylan's legion's of fans in the North-East.

Bob Dylan, born Robert Allen Zimmerman, has influenced most of the greats of rock and roll from John Lennon onwards. His last appearance in the region was at the Arena in September 2000.

Tickets will cost £25 and are available from the box office by calling 0870 707 8000.