In the last few weeks, I”ve had two cultural experiences that I”m still trying to get my head around: Bob Dylan on his “Rough and Ready Ways” Tour and Baz Luhrmann’s “Elvis.” Each, in their singular way, speaks to the struggle for authenticity in one’s art.
Bob Dylan, who recently turned 81, performed three nights at the Pantages Theater in Hollywood. I attended the first night’s performance: Dylan spent most of the night behind the piano, occasionally venturing beside his piano to sing, play…
