The Band

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On this day in 1968, Music From Big Pink was released. As we mark the anniversary, Levon Helm takes us back: “From chopping wood to playing music,” life at Big Pink was simple, soulful, and real. 🪓🎶 🎥 Once Were Brothers #MusicFromBigPink #BigPinkWeek

“We wanted Music From Big Pink to sound like nothing anyone else was doing.” — Levon Helm. On this day in 1968, The Band delivered. From a pink house in upstate New York came a debut that bent time and changed music forever. 🎶 What are your favorite tracks from the album?

“We discovered a whole vocal thing that we weren’t aware that we even had.” Richard Manuel on how #MusicFromBigPink reshaped The Band’s sound. 🎤🎶 🎥 Once Were Brothers

“I pulled into Nazareth...” The opening line of “The Weight” came from Robbie Robertson’s Martin D-28, made in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. One line led to the next, and a classic was born. 🎶 🎥 Once Were Brothers #MusicFromBigPink

“Up On Cripple Creek” sounds like back roads and long weekends. That perfect summer groove. What’s your go-to Band song when the windows are down and the sun’s out? ☀️

35 years ago today, Levon Helm, Rick Danko, and Garth Hudson joined Roger Waters for The Wall – Live in Berlin.

On this day in 1970, The Band played the Hollywood Bowl with Miles Davis. Two giants from different worlds on one bill. A night of raw sound and electric fire under the California sky.

Happy 84th to Ringo Starr! 🥁 The Beatle behind the kit joined The Band onstage at The Last Waltz, lending his rhythm to that legendary Thanksgiving send-off. A true rock ’n’ roll brother in arms. Peace and love, always.✌

Robbie Robertson was born on this day in 1943. From the Six Nations Reserve to The Band, he carved out songs full of grit and mystery. His guitar and pen helped build something timeless. Gone, not forgotten. 📸 David Gahr

On this day in 1970, Festival Express pulled out of the station. 🎶🚂 The Band, Janis Joplin, and the Grateful Dead traveled by train across Canada, playing shows in Toronto, Winnipeg, and Calgary. Have you seen the documentary?

On this day in 1974, Before the Flood was released. Bob Dylan and The Band, reunited and relentless. The album captured the fire and intensity of their return to the road. 🎶 What’s your favorite track from the album?

On the anniversary of his passing, we honor Ray Charles, whose version of "Georgia on My Mind" left a lasting mark on music. The Band covered the song on 'Islands', letting his influence shine through their own sound.

Happy Birthday to Ronnie Wood! A Rolling Stone who lit up The Last Waltz with fire and flair, joining The Band in one of rock’s most hallowed farewells. 🎸 Keep rockin’, Ronnie.

Remembering Ronnie Hawkins, who passed away on this day in 2022. A rock and roll powerhouse, Ronnie didn’t just lead the way. He lit the fuse. He brought together the players who would become The Band and gave them their start.

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Levon Helm was born on this day, May 26, 1940, in Elaine, Arkansas. The only American in The Band, he brought a raw, unmistakable Southern spirit to their sound. He sang with soul, played with grit, and gave the music its heartbeat. 🥁🎶 📸 @ElliottLandy