The Band



Other NamesLevon and the Hawks
Canadian Squires
Former MembersLevon Helm
Garth Hudson
Rick Danko
Robbie Robertson
Richard Manuel
Stan Szelest
Jim Weider
Randy Ciarlante
Richard Bell
GenreRock
country
roots rock
Americana
blues rock
Genre LinksPop/Rock
OriginToronto, Ontario, Canada
Year(s) Active1964–1976, 1983–1999
Music StyleRock & Roll, Country-Rock, Psychedelic, Folk-Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Album Rock
Music MoodEarthy, Autumnal, Poignant, Bittersweet, Plaintive, Reflective, Searching, Rustic, Wry, Earnest, Amiable/Good-Natured, Laid-Back/Mellow, Rousing, Gentle, Sentimental, Freewheeling, Yearning, Sprawling, Ramshackle, Melancholy, Soothing, Dramatic
LabelsCapitol
Rhino
Warner Bros.
Associated ActsRonnie Hawkins & The Hawks
Bob Dylan
John Simon
Allen Toussaint
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The Band were an acclaimed and influential rock group. The original group consisted of Canadians Rick Danko (bass guitar, double bass, fiddle, trombone, vocals), Garth Hudson (keyboard instruments, saxophones, trumpet), Richard Manuel (piano, drums, baritone saxophone, vocals), Robbie Robertson (guitar, vocals), and American Levon Helm (drums, mandolin, guitar, vocals). All five members were notable musicians in their own right.







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