Bob Dylan's Never Ending Tour: How a Scorned 1988 Concert Launched a 36-Year Legacy
By
Andy Greene
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Summary
Bob Dylan's Never Ending Tour began 36 years ago on June 7, 1988, at the Concord Pavilion in suburban San Francisco. At the time, it was seen as a low point in his career following two poorly received albums, inconsistent touring performances, and a box-office movie flop. The article reflects on how this unassuming concert marked the start of a touring tradition that has continued for decades, despite initial critical scorn.
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This was a low point in Dylan's career after two truly dismal albums (Knocked Out Loaded and Down in the Groove)...
He even made a movie, Hearts of Fire, where he played a washed-up rock star. It was such a box-office disaster that many hardcore Dylan fans had no clue it
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