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"He cast off his nervousness from the rehearsal and took the stage in blazing form... We played 'Who Do You Love'... Ronnie growled like a mad dog. In the middle of one of my solos, he took off his hat and fanned my fingers like the guitar was going to catch fire, just as he had done back when I was seventeen." — Robbie Robertson Remembering Ronnie "The Hawk" Hawkins, who passed away on this day in 2022. The ultimate showman who first brought The Band together. Rest in peace. 🕊️
The Band37,500 views • 8 days ago

"Thank you for 50 years of friendship and music. Memories that live on with us. No more sorrows, no more troubles, no more pain. He went peacefully to that beautiful marvelous wonderful place. He was Buddy Rich’s favorite rock drummer…and my friend. Levon, I’m proud of you." - Garth Hudson On the anniversary of his passing, we remember Levon Helm by looking back at one of the most soul-stirring moments in rock history. Watch him lay it all on the line with this fiery rendition of "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" at The Band's historic farewell concert, The Last Waltz.
The Band51,774 views • 1 month ago

Released in theaters 48 years ago today! 📽️ Martin Scorsese’s The Last Waltz immortalized The Band's epic final performance, setting the gold standard for concert films forever. Packed with rock 'n' roll royalty, it's an absolute must-watch. Have you ever seen it on the big screen?
The Band18,305 views • 1 month ago

32 years ago today, The Band was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. To mark the occasion, here’s Rick Danko singing the Crazy Chester verse from “The Weight,” joined by bandmates Robbie Robertson and Garth Hudson, with Eric Clapton jumping in on guitar. 🎸
The Band36,085 views • 4 months ago

Remembering Grateful Dead legend Bob Weir, whose musical path crossed with The Band for decades. From the legendary rails of the 1970 Festival Express tour to the massive crowd at the Summer Jam at Watkins Glen in 1973, they shared some incredible moments in rock history. In this clip from the 2011 Gathering of the Vibes festival, Weir performs a rousing version of "Deep Elem Blues" alongside The Levon Helm Band. Rest In Peace. 🕊️
The Band37,645 views • 4 months ago

“Richard could hurt you with that voice of his.” - Levon Helm On the anniversary of his passing, we remember the great Richard Manuel. Here he is singing a beautiful rendition of "I Shall Be Released" with The Band during the 1970 Festival Express tour. What is your favorite performance by Richard?
The Band26,401 views • 3 months ago

Today marks the 48th anniversary of #TheLastWaltz, The Band’s legendary farewell concert, captured on film by Martin Scorsese. What began as a concert became a celebration, with icons like Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, and more gracing the stage. Nearly five decades later, it remains one of music’s most unforgettable moments. How do you celebrate The Last Waltz?
The Band96,868 views • 1 year ago

48 years ago today, #TheLastWaltz soundtrack was released. Capturing the epic 1976 Thanksgiving farewell concert of The Band's original lineup, it features legendary guests like Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, and Van Morrison. It stands as one of the most iconic live albums in music history. Is it in your vinyl collection?
The Band15,586 views • 2 months ago

"THIS FILM SHOULD BE PLAYED LOUD." 49 years ago today, The Band took their final bow at Winterland in San Francisco. Two years later, Martin Scorsese turned that farewell into a cinematic masterpiece. This original 1978 trailer was the world's first glimpse at one of the greatest concert films ever made. Have you ever seen The Last Waltz on the big screen? 🎥
The Band25,280 views • 6 months ago

Happy birthday to Neil Young. “As soon as Neil took the stage, I could tell no one at Winterland was feeling better than he was. He made a profoundly touching statement about how proud he was to be onstage with us that night, before we steamed into ‘Helpless.’” – Robbie Robertson #TheLastWaltz
The Band24,832 views • 6 months ago