Dylan in his mid-80s > Dylan IN the mid-’80s (approximately). THE UNHOLY TRINITY (1986-1988): In defense of Knocked Out Loaded, Hearts of Fire, and Down in the Groove.
Dylan in his mid-80s >> Dylan IN the mid-'80s (approximately) THE UNHOLY TRINITY (1986-1988): In defense of Knocked Out Loaded, Hearts of Fire, and Down in the Groove. (c) 2025/6 Harold Lepidus MAY 23, 2026 The following post was inspired by Erin Callahan and Court Carney, two respected Dylan scholars, who requested I write something about Dylan’s work in the 1980s. Part of this essay was used as the basis for a presentation I gave at the 2025 World of Bob Dylan Center Symposium in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I present this here in celebration of Bob Dylan’s 85th birthday. Extra thanks to Erin for her proofreading, editing, and encouragement. Sharing excerpts is allowed, but please do not share (cut + paste) the entire essay on social media. Thanks in advance - Harold Lepidus Lorimar Handbill Bob Dylan is an artist who appears to exist in the past, present, and future simultaneously. He’s mixing up ancient texts and songs, reinterpreting them in real time on stage, ...