Summary
- Bob Dylan’s 1974 reunion tour with The Band was a nostalgic, cash grab experience that ultimately showed him the direction he didn’t want to go forward in his career.
- The tour was a groundbreaking feat, playing 40 shows in six weeks, setting the stage for bloated arena-filling tours that would become common in the music industry.
- Despite being a greatest hits tour reintroducing Dylan to the world after an eight-year absence from touring, it showcased a different stage of his artistry and adaptability for a new era.
- A new box set, “The 1974 Live Recordings,” captures the evolution of performances across 27 CDs during this landmark year in music history.