John Driskell Hopkins is a founding member of the Grammy-winning Zac Brown Band. In December 2021, he was diagnosed with the ...

The Canadian-American roots rock group was a delicate musical fusion that included Robbie Robertson on guitar, Levon Helm on ...

It’s hard to overstate the influence that The Band had on music, inspiring everyone from Bob Dylan and Eric Clapton to The ...

They began by playing with rock 'n' roller Ronnie Hawkins, became Bob Dylan's backing band, and grew into their own legends.

Rick, what made you pick up the guitar in the first place? Danko: My father plays; his first instrument was a mandolin. He played classical music, but when he wasn't studying he'd play Canadian ...

The Canadian Squires promo photo. Left to right: Rick Danko, Richard Manuel, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, Robbie Robertson [Photo: Roulette Records]. Word circulated in music circles the five were ...

Hudson was preceded in death by founding member Rick Danko, Richard Manuel ... “Through his music, he did just that – helping us all feel more deeply and connect to something greater ...

Keyboardist-drummer Richard Manuel killed himself in 1986, bassist Rick Danko died in his sleep in 1999 and drummer Levon Helm died of cancer in 2012. The Band was inducted into the Rock & Roll ...

The Canadian musician rose to fame with Robbie Robertson, Levon Helm, Rick Danko, and Richard Manuel in The Band, which released such classic songs as The Weight, Up On Cripple Creek and The Night ...

But Music from Big Pink is oft-remembered for its final entry on side one, “The Weight.” Sung by Helm, with backing harmonies from Danko, it’s undoubtedly one of the most important ...

In addition to Hudson, the group's members included fellow Canadians, guitarist and songwriter Robbie Robertson, bassist Rick Danko and pianist Richard Manuel, and US drummer Levon Helm. Lead ...