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Released on this day in 1972, Rock of Ages captured The Band at their absolute best. Culled from their 1971 residency at the Academy of Music, the gold-certified album reached No. 6 on the Billboard charts. Watch them tear through this incredible cover of Marvin Gaye’s 1964 hit “Don't Do It”. 🎶
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Remembering Robbie Robertson on the anniversary of his passing. 🕊️ As the final notes of "Don't Do It" echoed through the Winterland Ballroom at The Last Waltz, Robbie captured the immense weight of the moment: "My eyes circled the stage, taking in my brothers Garth, Richard, Rick, and Levon. This can’t be the final anything. This cannot be the end. What we have can never die, never fade away. We all raised our arms in the air and thanked the crowd for being here with us right to the bitter end. I adjusted the hat on my head, stepped to the microphone with what little strength I had left, and said: 'Good night—Good-bye.'" Robbie Robertson Testimony (2016)
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Happy 56th anniversary to The Band's Stage Fright. Released on this day in 1970, their third record saw them exploring a punchier, more contemporary rock sound while grappling with the pressures of fame. Rick Danko takes the lead on the title track, live at The Last Waltz. What's your favorite track off the record?
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"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.
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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. 🕊️
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"One of the last true great spirits" – Bob Dylan Today we remember Levon Helm, whose voice and rhythm were the heart of The Band. No one played and sang quite like him. Here he is pouring his soul into "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" at The Last Waltz. 🎶
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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?
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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. 🕊️
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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. 🎸
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On this day in 1970, the legendary Festival Express tour kicked off its very first concert. 🎶 The Band, Janis Joplin, and the Grateful Dead traveled by train across Canada, playing shows in Toronto, Winnipeg, and Calgary. To celebrate, here's a clip of The Band performing "The Weight" from the Festival Express documentary. Have you seen it?
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"He sang and played his song 'Such a Night' with pure New Orleans gumbo ya-ya, like it was the theme of the evening. The whole vibe on the stage and in the house rejoiced." - Robbie Robertson Honoring the great Dr. John seven years after his passing. His performance of "Such a Night" brought the heart of New Orleans straight to #TheLastWaltz. ⚜️🎹
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“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?
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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?
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