The Band

The Band is a Canadian-American pop/rock band that was active from 1967 to 1999. The band consists of Rick Danko, Garth Hudson, Richard Manuel, Robbie Robertson, and Levon Helm. The Band has released over 60 albums, including Last Waltz, Band, and Rock of Ages. Some of their songs include “Weight”, “Night They Drove Old Dixie…

the Last Waltz

The Band has had five record labels, including Capitol Records, Warner Bros. Records, and Universal Music Group. They are known for backing Bob Dylan, and have played at Woodstock. In 1989, The Band was inducted into the Juno Hall of Fame, and has 3 million monthly listeners on Spotify. 

The band’s hits include:

  • Most Likely You Go Your Way (And I’ll Go Mine): This song is a collaboration with Bob Dylan, and appears on the band’s chart nine times between 1968 and 1976 
  • Music From Big Pink: Released in 1968, this album had a far-reaching impact

The Last Waltz (1978) – Movie


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