Artist artifact
The Band
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.
Biography
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.
Influence
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.
Historical context
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. Canadian-American rock band.
Associated instruments
- Vocals
- Acoustic Guitar
Specimen note
Canadian-American rock band.