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Last surviving member of The Band Garth Hudson dead aged 87

After a career that saw his group churn out hits including ‘The Weight’, iconic multi-instrumentalist Garth Hudson has died aged 87.

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Garth Hudson, one of the men who helped Bob Dylan go electric, has died

Keyboard player Garth Hudson, who also played with Eric Clapton, Tom Petty, Roger Waters and more, has died aged 87

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Garth Hudson obituary

Innovative organist with the Band, the rock group who changed the way their contemporaries thought about music

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Garth Hudson, master instrumentalist and last surviving member of The Band, dies at 87

Garth Hudson, the Band’s virtuoso keyboardist and all-around musician, has died at age 87

The Independent UK

Last original member of The Band Garth Hudson dies aged 87

He was praised as a ‘musical genius and cornerstone of the group’s timeless sound’.

Evening Standard

"A unique album, bursting with intelligence, creativity, and shining musicianship": Bob Dylan creates a watershed in the history of music with Blonde On Blonde

Blonde On Blonde is the album that saw Bob Dylan complete the transition from folk to rock artist

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All-New Venom #1 explained - Everything you need to know about the four potential mystery hosts, their new enemies, and the classic Venom host who's still in the picture

Everything you need to know about All-New Venom #1 and its big mystery

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“My first real gig with The Band was in front of 25,000 people and we had no real rehearsal… We just flew out to Dallas and opened for Crosby, Stills & Nash”: Jim Weider on replacing Robbie Robertson – and the ’52 Tele he got while working at a car wash

Woodstock native Jim Weider got a chance to prove his mettle in the mid-80s when he stepped up to replace Robbie Robertson in The Band. Here, he tells us his story – and how a ’52 Tele came along for the ride

Guitar World

“We’ve had four days to learn these songs and we’re gonna play every single one of them tonight”: Eric Clapton, Trey Anastasio, Bob Weir, Van Morrison, Mike Campbell, Lucinda Williams celebrate Robbie Robertson at epic Martin Scorsese-curated tribute

The nearly five-hour tribute concert took place on October 17 at Los Angeles' Kia Forum and included tracks from The Band and Robertson's post-Band career

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Martin Scorsese confirmed to direct film of Robbie Robertson tribute concert

Scorsese to direct Robbie Robertson concert film

MusicRadar

Bob Dylan was washed up and irrelevant – then one electrifying tour saved his career

Bob Dylan was teetering on Insignificance when he finally returned to the road in 1974 with The Band, who were in the throes of their own turmoil at the time. That tour saved both their careers, writes Stevie Chick, and cemented the Tambourine Man’s place in music history

The Independent UK

"My dream was a place where we could create and make music and take magic out of the air": Remembering Robbie Robertson, architect of The Band

Robbie Robertson was behind two world-changing musical revolutions; a Canadian songwriter and lead guitarist whose group The Band gave birth to Americana

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“It promises to be a night of electrifying performances”: Star-studded Robbie Robertson tribute show announced, featuring Eric Clapton, Elvis Costello and Lucinda Williams

The star-studded event is taking place on October 17 at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles

Guitar World

“When Bob Dylan really did go electric, nearly 60 years ago, this Fender Telecaster was one of his most crucial weapons”: Bob Dylan and Robbie Robertson's 1965 Fender Telecaster fetches a whopping $650,000 at auction

The 1965 Fender Telecaster was used by both Bob Dylan and Robbie Robertson throughout their careers, and played on stage by Eric Clapton

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Children of Robbie Robertson sue late musician’s widow, alleging elder abuse

Lawsuit disputing ownership of $6m house alleges that Janet Zuccarini took advantage of Robertson, with her lawyers calling it ‘meritless fiction’

Guitar World

“When Bob Dylan went electric, this guitar was there”: Bob Dylan and Robbie Robertson's much-customized 1965 Telecaster is up for auction and could fetch up to $700,000

With its black finish stripped down in favor of its natural wood grain, a uniquely installed Bigsby B16 bridge, and decades of history played into it, the guitar is a key highlight in Julien’s upcoming Music Icons auction

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“My God, it’s hard to get in tune when they’re booing": when Bob Dylan faced down his detractors with a Strat and made rock n' roll history

In 1965, Bob Dylan strapped on a Stratocaster, then a Telecaster, and ushered in a bold new folk-rock sound. But he'd actually gone electric six months earlier…

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Snubs, protests and history makers: What to know about the 2024 Oscars

The US-based Academy Awards have long stood as a cultural touchstone, honouring some of the top films of the year.

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Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie' Dominates 14Th Music Supervisors Guild Awards

The 14th Music Supervisors Guild Awards honored excellence in music supervision across entertainment mediums, recognizing standout work in film, TV, docume...

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Billie Eilish and Ludwig Göransson among winners at SCL Awards

Discover the winners of the 5th annual Society of Composers & Lyricists Awards, honoring outstanding original scores and songs in visual media.

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Diverse Nominees Celebrate Historic Recognition at 2024 Oscars

Discover the heartfelt reactions and emotional moments from actors and filmmakers who received Oscar nominations in 2024. Read their inspiring words and ac...

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2024 Oscar Music Nominations: Diane Warren, Mark Ronson, and More

Discover the nominees for the music awards at the 2024 Oscars, including Diane Warren and Mark Ronson. Excitement and anticipation fill the air!

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The ten best film scores of 2023

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10 guitar heroes who should be much better known, by Joe Bonamassa

Joe Bonamassa's definitive guide to the guitar heroes who don't get the credit they deserve

Guitar World

“His solos and fills always captured the mood, emotions and significance of the songs. They were never just good licks”: Robbie Robertson’s 10 greatest guitar tracks

With a little help from Warren Haynes, GW sifts through the late Band legend’s discography for the ultimate Robertson guitar playlist

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