TheBand
The Band were a Canadian-American rock band formed in Toronto, Ontario. It consisted of Rick Danko, Garth Hudson, Richard Manuel, and Robbie Robertson, all Canadian, and Levon Helm, an American. The Band's music combined elements of Americana, folk, rock, R&B, jazz and country, which influenced artists including George Harrison, Elton John, the Grateful Dead, Eric Clapton and Wilco.
- Origin
- Toronto
- Active since
- 1968
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Biography
Story
The Band (sometimes stylized as the Band or the band) were a Canadian-American rock band formed in Toronto, Ontario. It consisted of Rick Danko (bass, guitar, vocals, fiddle), Garth Hudson (organ, keyboards, accordion, saxophone), Richard Manuel (piano, drums, vocals), and Robbie Robertson (guitar, piano, percussion), all Canadian, and Levon Helm (drums, vocals, mandolin, guitar, bass), an American. The Band's music combined elements of Americana, folk, rock, R&B, jazz and country, influencing artists including George Harrison, Elton John, and Eric Clapton. They gained recognition for backing Bob Dylan on his 1966 concert tour and released their debut album, Music from Big Pink, in 1968, followed by the critically acclaimed The Band in 1969.
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Won the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008.
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Inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1989.
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Member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame since 1994.
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Iconic albums include Music From Big Pink (1968) and The Band (1969).
Awards
- Grammy du couronnement d'une carrière2008
- Panthéon de la musique canadienne1989
- Grammy Hall of Fame Award1997
- Grammy Hall of Fame Award1998
- Allée des célébrités canadiennes2014
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame1994
- Grammy Hall of Fame Award1997
Selection
Discography
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- Music From Big Pink1968
Music From Big Pink
- The Band1969
The Band
- Stage Fright1970
Stage Fright
- Cahoots1971
Cahoots
- Moondog Matinee1973
Moondog Matinee
- The Basement Tapes1975
The Basement Tapes
- Northern Lights – Southern Cross1975
Northern Lights – Southern Cross
- Islands1977
Islands
- Ophelia1992
Ophelia
- Jericho1993
Jericho
- Selections From The 3 CD Box Set “Across The Great Divide”1994
Selections From The 3 CD Box Set “Across The Great Divide”
- Let It Rock! The Rock'n'Roll Album of the Decade1995
Let It Rock! The Rock'n'Roll Album of the Decade
- High on the Hog1996
High on the Hog
- Jubilation1998
Jubilation
- Highlights and Bonus Tracks From the Up-Coming Reissues2000
Highlights and Bonus Tracks From the Up-Coming Reissues
- Tombstone: The Lost Album2005
Tombstone: The Lost Album
FAQ
About the artist
Q01How old is The Band?+
The year of formation for The Band is unknown.
Q02Where is The Band from?+
The Band is from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Q03What genre of music does The Band play?+
The Band plays music in the genres of rock, country alternative, blues rock, folk rock, country music, roots rock, americana, and country rock.
Q04What are The Band's biggest hits?+
The Band's biggest hits include albums such as "Music From Big Pink" (1968) and "The Band" (1969).
Q05Since when has The Band been active?+
The year of formation for The Band is unknown.
Q06Have they won any awards?+
The Band has won several awards, including the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008 and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994.
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