ROCK 'N' ROLL NEWS

Bob Dylan, who is more visible than ever these days, made a surprise appearance at the Band’s Academy of Music show in New York, on New Year’s Eve. Dylan walked on stage at 12:10 a.m., for his 1972 debut, and did five songs with the Band (nee Hawks, his old touring group): “When I Paint My Masterpiece,” “Life Is A Carnival," “Don’t Tell Henry,” and “Like A Rolling Stone.” The Band were taping the show - they taped their entire four day engagement, which included a horn section on the second show each night, for possible live album use — but it is now known what plans Dylan has, if any, for the tapes.