Also known as: Band, The
Origin: Toronto, ON, Canada
From 1968 into 1976, the Band was one of the world's leading music acts. They are still considered by many to be one of the most critically acclaimed and influential rock and roll bands of all time. Original members included Rick Danko (vocals, bass, violin, guitar), Levon Helm (vocals, drums, mandolin), Garth Hudson (Lowrey organ, piano, keyboards, saxophones, accordion, horns), Richard Manual (vocals, piano, drums) and last but not least, Robbie Robertson (vocals, guitar). The history of the Band can be traced all the way back to 1958 and the formation of Ronnie Hawkins & The Hawks. Hawkins …