Invisible Legend

Bruce Langhorne was a child prodigy studying violin at Juilliard when an accident with a homemade rocket claimed three of his fingers. Despite that, he became the go-to guitar accompanist in segregated New York in the early ‘60s, playing with a who’s who of talent: Dylan, Baez, Odetta, Collins, Farina, Peter, Paul & Mary and others.

At the cusp of the folk to folk-rock transition, Bruce's unique musical style emphasized listening rather than flash. As Bob Dylan's early side-man, he played a crucial role in Dylan’s transition from acoustic to electric. Bruce loved percussion, and ultimately Dylan named him "Mr Tambourine Man" for the music he created with his gigantic tambourine – featured in a permanent display at the Bob Dylan Center.

Albums that Bruce played on sold over 28 million copies. After his passing, tributes poured in from 20 countries across five continents. Yet, despite his monumental impact on the music world, Bruce Langhorne remains largely unknown—a true “Invisible Legend” whose story is waiting to be told. This documentary seeks to illuminate the life of a man whose extraordinary talent and spirit shaped the soundtrack of an era, finally giving him the recognition he deserves.