The Band was a Canadian-American rock band formed in Toronto, Ontario, in 1957. It consisted of the Canadians Rick Danko (bass, guitar, vocals, fiddle), Garth Hudson (organ, keyboards, accordion, saxophone), Richard Manuel (piano, drums, vocals) and Robbie Robertson (guitar, vocals, piano, percussion) and the American Levon Helm (drums, vocals ...

Jan 22, 2025 · The Band was a Canadian-American band whose pioneering blend of country, folk, blues, and rock music brought them critical acclaim in the 1960s and ’70s. The group’s popular songs include ‘The Weight,’ ‘Up on Cripple Creek,’ and ‘The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down.’

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Mar 31, 2024 · The Band appeared at Bob Dylan’s 30th anniversary concert in New York City in October 1992, where they performed their version of Dylan’s “When I Paint My Masterpiece”. In 1993, the group released their eighth studio album, Jericho. Jericho was their first album recorded since The Last Waltz 17 years prior, and also their first studio ...

Jan 22, 2025 · The Band began in 1957, when Helm migrated from Arkansas to Ontario to join Robertson, Danko, Manuel, Hudson and Stan Szelest as Ronnie Hawkins’ backing outfit, the Hawks. Hawkins was a ...

2 days ago · The Band has a log-cabin feel, but it’s way more fun than simple roots-rock. “Across the Great Divide” is a masterful pop tune—part Salvation Army sidewalk serenade, part Motown slide. On “Rag Mama Rag”, the group tries to make a rockabilly song with a …

Jul 14, 2021 · Contributing editor Jim Beviglia compiles the definitive ranking of the Top 20 Songs of The Band, from "Cripple Creek" to "Whispering Pines"

The Band was an influential rock music group active from 1967 to 1976. The original group (1967-1976) consisted of Robbie Robertson, Richard Manuel, Garth Hudson, Rick Danko, and Levon Helm.

The Band’s earthy synthesis of country and early rock drew on folklore and fable, attaining near mythic static itself. Revered for their musical prowess and unique blend of sounds, the Band has performed everywhere with everyone.

Jan 21, 2025 · Robertson, the band's guitarist and lead songwriter, died in 2023 after a long illness. Keyboardist-drummer Richard Manuel hung himself in 1986, bassist Rick Danko died in his sleep in 1999 and ...