Secret Dylan's daughter. The young couple were taking advantage of the historic law change that lifted a ban on same sex marriage in California.
Although her father was a prophet of equality and social change in the 1960s, famously penning protest song The Times They Are A-Changin, Mail Online can reveal the story.
Desi was born to Dylan on January 31, 1986, but her birth was shrouded in secrecy.
Her mother was Dylan’s second wife the professional gospel rock vocalist Carolyn Dennis who was once a backing singer for the star.
Dylan married her in a secret ceremony five months after Desi was born but they quietly divorced six years later.
The singer managed to keep both his second marriage and the existence of a daughter a closely guarded secret for 15 years, setting them up in a Los Angeles suburb and visiting discreetly.
But the secret was exposed by writer Howard Sounes in his Dylan biography.
Her mother Carolyn subsequently released a statement saying they both decided to keep their marriage private to give Desi a normal childhood.
They agreed that their daughter could choose to take her father's last name when she became mature enough to make a decision and she did – opting for the double-barrelled Dennis-Dylan.
Musically talented herself Desi sings and plays the drums in low-key gigs locally where she lives.
However Desi’s future mother-in-law Jolene Sampson thought Dylan wouldn't walk his daughter down the aisle because of his mega fame.
Speaking from her California home, Jolene said: 'It would be sad but he is really supportive and happy for her.'
I have never met or spoken to him and have no idea of his opinion or ideas.
The publicist, Rosemary O'Brien said: 'Ms Dylan will not be giving any interviews' but she gave this statement on her behalf: 'Our families are very supportive of our personal lives. We want to keep matters affecting our families private and ask that you respect our wishes for privacy.'
