The Band

Artist:  The Band
Origin:  Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Genre:  Rock, Roots Rock, Americana, Folk Rock, Country Rock, Rock & Roll

Original line-up:

Rick Danko:  Bass, Vocals, Double Bass, Fiddle, Trombone
Robbie Robertson:  Guitar, Vocals, percussion
Garth Hudson:  Organ, Keyboards, Saxophone, Accordion, Pedalboard, Woodwinds
Richard Manuel:  Piano, Organ, Vocals, Lap Steel Guitar, Drums
Levon Helm:  Drums, Vocals, Mandolin, Guitar, Percussion

The Band was a Canadian-American Roots Rock Band, consisted of Rick Danko (Bass, Vocals, Fiddle), Robbie Robertson (Guitar, Vocals), Garth Hudson (Keyboards, Saxophone, Trumpet), Richard Manuel (Piano, Drums, Vocals), Levon Helm (Drums, Mandolin, Vocals).  The member of The Band first came together as a backing group for Rockabilly Singer Ronnie Hawkins.  In 1964, they separated from Ronnie Hawkins, they toured and released a few singles as Levon And The Hawks and The Canadian Squires.  In 1965, Bob Dylan hired them for his U.S, Tour and World Tour n 1966, and recordings The Basement Tapes in 1967.  In 1968, they debut album Music from Big Pink in name The Band.  They ended its touring career in 1976.  The Band was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall Of Fame in 1989 and the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1994.  In 2004 Rolling Stone ranked them No. 50 on their list of the 100 Greatest Artists Of All Time.  In 2014, The Band was inducted into Canada's Walk Of Fame.

Title:  Music From Big Pink - 50th Anniversary (2018)
Genre:  Rock, Roots Rock, Americana, Folk Rock, Country Rock, Rock & Roll
Label:  Capitol Records
Rating:  *****

Tracks:

 1.  Tears Of Rage  (5:28)
 2.  To Kingdom Come  (3:23)
 3.  In A Station  (3:35)
 4.  Caledonia Mission  (2:57)
 5.  The Weight  (4:45)
 6.  We Can Talk  (3:06)
 7.  Long Black Veil  (3:07)
 8.  Chest Fever  (5:29)
 9.  Lonesome Suzie  (4:09)
10. This Wheel's On Fire  (3:26)
11. I Shall Be Released  (3:23)

Bonus Tracks:

12. Yazoo Street Scandal (Outtake)  (4:12)
13. Tears Of Rage (Alternate Take)  (5:34)
14. Long Distance Operator (Outtake)  (4:35)
15. Lonesome Suzie (Alternate Take)  (3:02)
16. Key To The Highway (Outtake)  (2:29)
17. I Shall Be Released (A Cappella)  (3:08)

Personnel:

Rick Danko:  Bass, Vocals, Fiddle
Robbie Robertson:  Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Vocals
Garth Hudson:  Organ, Piano, Clavinet, Soprano & Tenor Saxophone, 
Richard Manuel:  Piano, Organ, Vocals, Drums

Levon Helm:  Drums, Vocals, Electric & Acoustic Guitars

Additional Musicians:

John Simon:  Baritone Horn, Tenor Saxophone, Piano

Music From Big Pink is the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of The Band's landmark debut album, originally released on July 1, 1968 by Capitol Records,. remastered and reissued on August 31, 2018 by Capitol Records, include 6 Bonus Tracks.