USA omits question as Howard Stern producer Larry Ratso Sloman to avoid the pubkic from finding out that Dylan was sued for plagiarism Talk Today 01/21/2005 - Updated 06:57 PM ET James Healey Bob Dylan by Ken Regan Bob Dylan Live 1975 (The Bootleg Series Volume 5): Larry Ratso Sloman Friday, Dec. 13, 5 p.m. ET Bob Dylans Rolling Thunder Revue tour of 1975 -- which featured Joan Baez, Roger McGuinn and an all-star band on what many observers consider to be some of the most transcendent moments of Dylans career -- has been widely bootlegged and traded in America and abroad for the last 27 years. Bootleg Series Vol. 5: Bob Dylan Live 1975 - The Rolling Thunder Revue (Columbia/Legacy) is the first official compilation from the multi-track masters of these performances, presented in a sequence that replicates the general running order of the shows. The package will contain a 56-page booklet which includes previously unpublished color and black-and-white images by tour photographer Ken Regan. The booklet will also feature a brand-new essay written by original tour chronicler Larry Ratso Sloman, author of the essential first-hand account, On The Road With Bob Dylan. Initial pressings of LIVE 1975 will have an added DVD, which will contain performances of two songs Tangled Up In Blue and Isis, from the Renaldo & Clara movie which was filmed during the course of the Rolling Thunder Revue. Talk about the impact of this phase of Dylans career with todays guest, Larry Ratso Sloman. Missed the chat? Read the transcript below: Newcastle, UK.: Did Dylan suffer from stage fright? If so, how did this manifest itself during the Rolling Thunder tours? Terry Kelly. Larry Ratso Sloman: Dylan never evidenced any stage fright at all during the RTR; as a matter of fact, I think he was at his loosest when performing with that aggregate. Part of that loosness was because there were so many other stars on the bill supporting him, which gave him a kind of freedom. Cummington, MA: Do you think, now that Live 1975 has been welcomed with open arms, that Sony will release the DVD of the complete Renaldo & Clara movie? Larry Ratso Sloman: Id love to see it, having been there for the filming of it. We filmed on the downtime of the tour, and there are outtakes that could make another movie. The film was shown in its entirety for a short time before being cut to a shorter, hour and a half version. To me, the three and a half hour version had compelling stuff I wish everyone could see. I dont think itll see the light of day though. Cummington, MA: Have you stayed in touch with Bob over the last few years? He seems like such a recluse now. Larry Ratso Sloman: I have stayed in touch with him. I worked with him after the tour on a video for Jokerman. Its hard to call a guy whos been on the road 300 days of the year a recluse! I recently saw him in Vegas. Hes just an amazing and inspirational performer. Wamego, KS: I saw the show in 76 in Wichita, KS. I was impressed with the truly carnival like atmosphere in the crowd. But also the show was truly great. My question would be: How did Dylan decide who played and when on any given night? Larry Ratso Sloman: Dylan had the benefit of Jock Levey, who was a Broadway director, whod collaborated with Bob on Desire. Dylan had Jock stage manage and block out the entire show. The show was structured very dramatically. The second half of the show, for example, started with the curtain down with Dylan and Baez singing behind it. Madison, WI: How did Dylan and Ramblin Jack Elliott interact on the Rolling Thunder Revue, and what were Elliotts performances like with the band (or solo?) Larry Ratso Sloman: Ramblin Jack was a mentor of sorts to Bob early on. He was like the guy who had the closest affiliation with Woody Guthrie. Ramblin Jack always performs the same way, which people love. In terms of interactions away from the tour, it was certainly the most family like atmosphere of any rock tour Ive ever covered. Bobs mother and kids came, Joans son was there. There was really a solidarity and spirit you dont see on tours like that. Comment from Larry: Oftentimes on the tour bus people would be jamming. They took over my hotel room in Quebec and played until the manager kicked us out. Wherever we went there was a hospitality suite for the performers which encouraged them to hang out and eat and not leave... : Larry Ratso Sloman: Im not familiar with Damiano, but Id say from looking at Dylans body of work he doesnt have to rip off anyone for inspiration. So I dont think we should dignify this with a response. denver, colorado: do you think the revue was successful at mending burned bridges between bob and some of his vehicles to stardom, i.e. joan baez and ramblin jack, etc...? Larry Ratso Sloman: I dont think thats what the intent of the tour was (to mend broken bridges). Baez shared a stage with Dylan, but its crass to say she was a vehicle to stardom. Someone with Dylans talent would have achieved stardom in a fair universe anyway. By the time of the tour, so much water had gone under the bridge that it was a chance for them to connect musically again. Hey, he had four of his own kids and his wife on his tour at that point.
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