The Band were a Canadian / American group of musicians who first rose to international fame as Bob Dylan's backing band on the world changing 1966 world tour.
Garth Hudson, Richard Manuel, Levon Helm, Robbie Robertson and Rick Danko.
"The Band in all its splendor was the crystallization of time and place, hard work and good fortune, shrewd planning and fortuitous circumstance, technical brilliance and honed musical sensibilities, heartfelt dedication and clear direction. Each and every member of The Band was an alchemist in the truest sense of the word. The enchantment they created so many years ago, the spell they cast upon us, can never be denied."
~Bob Wigo~
Original Members
* Rick Danko
* Levon Helm
* Garth Hudson
* Richard Manuel
* Robbie Robertson
Discography:
Music from Big Pink (1968)
The Band (1969)
Stage Fright (1970)
Cahoots (1971)
Rock of Ages (1972)
Moondog Matinee (1973)
Planet Waves (1974)
Northern Lights – Southern Cross (1975)
The Basement Tapes (1975)
Islands (1977)
The Last Waltz (1978)
Jericho (1993)
Live at Watkins Glen (1995)
High on the Hog (1996)
Jubilation (1998)
Source: The Band
The Band YouTube Channel
Levon Helm Studios
In memory of Richard Manuel and Rick Danko!
Richard Manuel
April 3, 1943 - March 4, 1986.
The Band's lead singer, pianist, Richard Manuel died in a motel room in Winter Park, Florida, while touring with the reunited Band. His emotional, soulful voice and his beautiful songwriting was essential to the success of the original group.
"Richard Manuel was a whole show unto himself. He was hot. He was about the best singer I'd ever heard; most people said he reminded them of Ray Charles. He'd do those ballads, and the ladies would swoon. To me that became the highlight of our show."
~Levon Helm~
Rick Danko
December 29, 1943 – December 10, 1999
Rick was a singer and Bass player for The Band!
On December 10, 1999, Rick Danko died as he had lived...simply, without fanfare, pomp or pretense. If the tears, prayers and tributes that followed are any indication, this country boy whose goal was to "help the neighborhood" certainly succeeded. The world is a much better place because of Rick Danko, and a much sadder one without him.
~Carol Caffin~
"I think Rick was one of the greatest and most soulful singers I've ever heard. Definitely, the most original bass player I've ever heard, and one of the kindest hearts to have ever graced this planet."
~Robbie Robertson~
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