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, my first on this platform, 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 ...