Conversation so far:
What was the song, Mr. Tambourine Man interpreted as?
Interpretations have included a paean to drugs such as LSD, a call to the singer's muse, a reflection of the audience's demands on the singer, and religious interpretations.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this Mr. Tambourine Man article besides interpretations have included a paean to drugs such as LSD?
Dylan began writing Mr. Tambourine Man after attending Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Nigel Williamson has suggested that the influence of Mardi Gras can be heard in the song's lyrics.

Question: Did he have other inspirations?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Bob Dylan have other inspirations for Mr. Tambourine Man, besides Mardi Gras?