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The Band performing a fiery rendition of “Don’t Do It” live at the Academy of Music in 1971. 🔥🎶 These legendary New York shows gave us two essential releases: the original Rock of Ages (1972) and the expanded Live at the Academy of Music 1971 (2013). Which one do you spin more?

The Band performing a fiery rendition of “Don’t Do It” live at the Academy of Music in 1971. 🔥🎶 These legendary New York shows gave us two essential releases: the original Rock of Ages (1972) and the expanded Live at the Academy of Music 1971 (2013). Which one do you spin more?
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🎂 Happy Birthday to @BobDylan. From Big Pink to The Last Waltz, his work with The Band left a mark that’s still felt. Here they are performing “Baby Let Me Follow You Down” live at #TheLastWaltz. Crank it up and celebrate.

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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. 🥁🎶 📸 Elliott Landy

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. 🥁🎶

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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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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.

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.
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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.

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.
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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 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?
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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?

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“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

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“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

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“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 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?
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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

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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

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.

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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.✌

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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.

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.