They are all gone. All with the angels. Thank you Garth Hudson for your incredible talent and love. We forget that the entire music genre known as "Americana" is the result of 4 Canadian kids who had a connection with Arkansas. RIP www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vkv7... - ThreadSky

charlieangus104.bsky.social • 33 days ago

They are all gone. All with the angels.
Thank you Garth Hudson for your incredible talent and love.
We forget that the entire music genre known as "Americana" is the result of 4 Canadian kids who had a connection with Arkansas.
RIP

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vkv7nNL7M3k

Comments

adawehi369.bsky.social•33 days ago

https://youtu.be/RLbLBGCmBBs?si=MypfoFskSn9ir1BA

turtal.bsky.social•33 days ago

Well said!

tygermelon.bsky.social•33 days ago

The Band was a significant part of the soundtrack of my childhood. My mom loved them and played their albums on repeat. RIP Garth Hudson

lolaiskate.bsky.social•32 days ago

My Uncle David was one of their roadies, great stories.

bevcon1.bsky.social•32 days ago

Such amazing talent. Their music will live on through us “old” folks. Robbie’s Music for Native Americans is outstanding.

trafficfails.bsky.social•33 days ago

oh no, not Garth. Sad day for music.

tangomeister.bsky.social•33 days ago

Oh no... now this week really sucks. And it's only Tuesday.

louladola64.bsky.social•33 days ago

RIP Garth you were one of the best

wildirisrose.bsky.social•33 days ago

Oh - love their music. One of the greats.

latho17.bsky.social•33 days ago

I saw that too, broke my heart. Robbie died of prostate cancer four months before my husband did. All that talent. So underrated, under appreciated.

ejfrompa.bsky.social•33 days ago

So sad

switchmark.bsky.social•33 days ago

My mom knew a few of them at school, my uncle was friends with a couple of them. They have been a part of my musical journey since I was a wee child. <3

carveitstrong.bsky.social•33 days ago

“Catch a cannon ball ..now.. to take me down the line..
My bag is sinkin’ low .. and I do believe it’s time..
To get back to Miss Fanny, you know she’s the only
One..
Who sent me hear with her, regards
For everyone…” ….rest

aspenchef.bsky.social•32 days ago

The soundtrack to some of my most precious memories of my mid to late teens. Can't hear a Band tune to this day without fond memories of those times. Thanks guys!!

lolonurse.bsky.social•33 days ago

I had no idea he was 87. Then again, it’s hard to think of Willie Nelson as 91. Thank you, Garth Hudson.

xtineisnotacar.bsky.social•28 days ago

Probably the most under appreciated and phenomenal band that ever was. They were AMAZING. As big of TP&HB fan that I am, I always turn them off to hear THE BAND. For the youngins out there, educate urself on this music.

rslmontana.bsky.social•33 days ago

Thank you for the great music.

Rest In Peace, Garth. 💔

jeffhorner.bsky.social•33 days ago

Terrible news. Reunited at the Last Waltz in the sky. Thanks for the Stagefright vid, somehow fitting and appropriate for unassuming Canadian guys...

acharmingbracelet.bsky.social•33 days ago

They were one of my most favorite bands. 💔

jbrobertson.bsky.social•32 days ago

I watch The Last Waltz concert film regularly. So good.

guy-montag.bsky.social•33 days ago

RIP Garth. I’m guessing you’ll be buried barefoot.

oldbamaman.bsky.social•33 days ago

💔

mrgratitude.bsky.social•33 days ago

Sad day indeed. I didn’t realize they were all gone.

billyrayblue.bsky.social•33 days ago

It’s a sad day..

evasuncle.bsky.social•33 days ago

Seconded.

Thanks for the link, sir.

Have seen The Last Waltz dozens of times and never ceases to not move me. Loved Danko's voice.

jackae.bsky.social•33 days ago

It Makes No Difference

evasuncle.bsky.social•33 days ago

shit ya maybe the perfect song to capture his voice

beachguy0918.bsky.social•33 days ago

This is so good.

beachguy0918.bsky.social•33 days ago

They were great.

cjanisse.bsky.social•33 days ago

RIP

sosudem.bsky.social•32 days ago

One of the most important bands in American history!

thedogfoodking.bsky.social•33 days ago

What an amazing crew. Garth killed the game!
I feel he was maybe the least recognized in the Band but was literally The Band!
I try not to go a day without listening to one of their somgs

willfight.bsky.social•32 days ago

I love The Band😭

thatamerican.bsky.social•33 days ago

Only robbie was Canadian.

penowski.bsky.social•33 days ago

The Professor has died 😞. I knew their music from the radio but when I went to see The Last Walz I was amazed. So talented beyond my wildest dreams.

johnlaroe.bsky.social•33 days ago

Our memories of them are a blessing.

andy-phipps.bsky.social•32 days ago

So sad! One of my favorite bands of all time.

crazyvlad.bsky.social•33 days ago

Robbie Robertson told a tale about playing w/ Ronnie Hawkins when he was young. Hawkins caught him leaning on the tour bus reading a book. Hawkins started yelling at him, "Reading a book! Don't do that! Jerry Lee Lewis doesn't read books, it's bad for the image! Get your ass on the bus!"

rameshsings.bsky.social•32 days ago

I remember seeing the Last Waltz when I was 20.
A lifetime ago.

neilja.bsky.social•32 days ago

I saw them in the '70's in a field somewhere on the Stanford campus. The picture in my mind is Garth Hudson behind that amazing organ.
That and Bonnie Raitt, and a bunch of hippie kids having a heck of an afternoon ☀️

karenhiggason.bsky.social•33 days ago

The Band

thomasbuchanan0.bsky.social•33 days ago

❤️

jwemm.bsky.social•33 days ago

Damn. Garth died? Been avoiding most media. Yes, they're all gone. Been listening to Dylan's '74 tour today, with The Band. He was a musician's musician.

kazzanmz.bsky.social•33 days ago

Their music will live forever ❤️✌️❤️

rcafbrat.bsky.social•33 days ago

Now there's likely one hell of a jam session going on upstairs.

joeysworld62.bsky.social•33 days ago

Glad I did listen to their music while I was young!

toodamncold.bsky.social•33 days ago

Showcasing Garth...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_7q9_EJYvE

scottinmontreal.ca•33 days ago

So true. Americana defined by Neil Young and The Guess Who too.

sachikarla.bsky.social•33 days ago

Miss them 😢

johannalee.bsky.social•33 days ago

Such a mesmerizing band. Can’t help but feel that they were meant to meet each other and make this world a better place just as they did. What a major loss. Wherever they all are tonight, I just know they’re putting on a hell of a show together. Farewell, brothers ♡

rose-hartigan.bsky.social•33 days ago

Oh wow, I didn’t know.
Very sad.

onmylastnerve.bsky.social•33 days ago

I can't say I was a fan of The Band. I knew some stuff, but it was before my time.

But I can tell you I played the absolute SHIT out Robbie Robertson's self-titled first solo album back in 1987. So many great musicians contributed to that record. Pure gold.

mariootsa.bsky.social•33 days ago

Go watch the version of the night they drove Dixie down from the last waltz movie. Amazing performance.

laurierem.bsky.social•33 days ago

I wasn’t a Robbie fan, but you’re right, that album was incredible. Every damn song!

mamanana3.bsky.social•33 days ago

💔

billypilgrim26.bsky.social•33 days ago

Four Canucks and Levon, pretty damn amazing.

ipaige.bsky.social•33 days ago

So sad they they're all gone 🥲
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YprtJVfiMmc

georgewilson1912.bsky.social•33 days ago

💔💔💔

travelpath.bsky.social•33 days ago

Such a band

valeries86.bsky.social•32 days ago

📌

streetplayer13.bsky.social•33 days ago

Stagefright is one my favorites. RIP Garth.

haidawarcanoe.bsky.social•32 days ago

Started as Ronnie Hawkins and the Hawks, in Toronto, in the 60's.

jay3170.bsky.social•33 days ago

I’m watching my DVD of The Last Waltz tonight.

auntie-grizelda.bsky.social•33 days ago

Don't think I could. Not unless I want to bawl my guts out. Shit's already on a hair trigger around here.

Our time is no more. It's a scary new world.

kamibird.bsky.social•33 days ago

and Once Were Brothers

buyukbaba2.bsky.social•33 days ago

Oh, no. Did Garth leave us today? They were my favorite band ever.

altatim.bsky.social•33 days ago

Loved “Up on Cripple Creek”. Another part of my growing up gone but not forgotten.

tarinnschafer.bsky.social•33 days ago

Incredible talent, indeed

kentruthfap.bsky.social•33 days ago

So very thankful for the opportunities I had seeing them live, so few of my musical "heroes'' are still here.

kat9966.bsky.social•33 days ago

So sad to know they are all gone...what a great band...loved them all....

matt2d2.bsky.social•33 days ago

Great music 🎵 Love The Band!!!

am-i-the-boogeyman.bsky.social•33 days ago

I saw that movie in London when I was 14. Wow.

cordialcanuck.bsky.social•33 days ago

Please tell me your retirement from politics is just a rumour. 🤞🏻🇨🇦

kozmicbluesgal.bsky.social•33 days ago

I enjoy their music but I didn’t know anything about them…and I’m from Arkansas. When I started listening to them though, the internet wasn’t around yet.🫣 Thanks for the bits of trivia!

kvidkula.bsky.social•33 days ago

👏👏👏

rings1995.bsky.social•33 days ago

RIP Garth.

rikkitrevi.bsky.social•33 days ago

The Band that Eric Clapton wanted to leave The Cream for.

gmatt72.bsky.social•33 days ago

Blessed just to have shared time on earth with them.

dystopianpiscean.bsky.social•33 days ago

I was about five years too young to know a lot about Dylan and the The Band and Joni Mitchell and Van Morrison, but when the Last Waltz came out I went to see it with an older friend and I got it instantly. He had tears of joy in his eyes and I could see why. Pure musical delight. RIP Garth

x-the-owl.bsky.social•33 days ago

A great and influential band. Their music will live on forever.

kel-cap.bsky.social•33 days ago

❤️

ott613on.bsky.social•33 days ago

I saw them 5 times…. The first three I did not understand who and what I was listening to….

realstirfryguy.bsky.social•33 days ago

And special thanks to Ronnie Hawkins!

lmb6453.bsky.social•33 days ago

The Hawk. I feel so very old now.

musicisrick.bsky.social•33 days ago

The sum being much more than the parts.

edmetternich.bsky.social•32 days ago

It’s been said before, but yer remark seems to exclude Levon Helm, who, to me, was the most recognizable and noticeable member of the Band and NOT a Canadian. Other point: Canada ofc is part of North America, so Americana is a correct term, still😉✌️

g-ill.bsky.social•33 days ago

🪦Garth Hudson💔 *We* don’t forget your claim about 🇺🇸na 🎶 because it’s false. We can love & respect The Band & very many of us do, very much so, w/out spreading misinfo. The simple fact is The Band is definitely a part of 🇺🇸a 🎼 & definitely did not invent it. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Americana_music

pharmers2.bsky.social•32 days ago

Played their first two albums start to finish last night, great band, great music.

srwhitelegg.bsky.social•33 days ago

The Last Waltz - 1978 - Biography, Documentary, Music
Directed by Martin Scorsesy.
I have it on BlueRay.
Ronny Hawkins - January 10, 1935 to May 29, 2022 - Born in Arkansas but made Canada his home.

theoutpost.bsky.social•32 days ago

I'm partial to this one.
https://youtu.be/ZfBqWNFOVo8?si=8aybJGpWp_NzwZjm

brownwolf19.bsky.social•33 days ago

Very sad, they were part of the Greatest Era of Music.

scottkap2808.bsky.social•32 days ago

I love The Band because my Dad played them constantly. We got to see the remaining members a few years back before my Dad died. Garth passing feels like losing one of my last connections to him

alisonafarmer.bsky.social•33 days ago

As an Arkansan, I appreciate this

lesjfrie.bsky.social•33 days ago

Richard Manuel
Rick Danko
Levon Helm
Robbie Robertson
and today Garth Hudson

Here's a clip of Garth and peers at The Last Waltz
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmewH0cWdWA

fosterchild.bsky.social•32 days ago

Rick Danko snuck me one of my earliest under age beers when The Band played the Stratford Festival back in 1985. Garth was quiet but sweet. I remember them all as fun-loving and kind.

harryminot.bsky.social•33 days ago

https://youtu.be/kjy_F3RvCFQ?si=n-qy8VZPHSiMnxJD

trishthornton.bsky.social•33 days ago

All gone but never gone. It’s like we were all born with these songs in our souls 🇨🇦

auntiedeb.bsky.social•33 days ago

Most of the best talent down there - is from here.

petallu.bsky.social•32 days ago

I saw The Band back in the 90s. Wish I had pics!

deerwatcher.bsky.social•33 days ago

Turkey Scratch, Arkansas, of course.
The Big Pink is no more.

sheamuspatt.bsky.social•33 days ago

Sad news. Part of one of the great bands.

plc2024.bsky.social•33 days ago

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

raycurley.bsky.social•32 days ago

I was lucky enough to see The Band 3 times, twice with RR.

c4miles222.bsky.social•33 days ago

Garth was always the ‘secret weapon’ in The Band’s arsenal.

He brought something special to every cut, but I’m gonna listen to ‘Acadian Driftwood’ and ‘Whispering Pines’ in his honor tonight.

winniedawg52.bsky.social•33 days ago

Rest In Peace Garth!

haiyada1.bsky.social•33 days ago

🙏💔RIP The Band

auntie-social.bsky.social•33 days ago

Not all of us forgot!

cbart03.bsky.social•33 days ago

Richard Manuel was my father’s first cousin. End of an iconic Canadian era.

mary-anne-mclaurin.bsky.social•33 days ago

In no way a premonition, but sign of the times, “It Makes No Difference” has been playing in my head for the past few days. That song has carried me through the absolute toughest times in my life. Bless them all, and may The Band play on. 😢💔

restingbeachface.bsky.social•33 days ago

Ronnie Hawkins was the same exact age when he died. 87

normaforukrain.bsky.social•33 days ago

What I always think is I have their music. I love Big Pink Robbie, Levon all of them. 😢

ritasp.bsky.social•32 days ago

Rip 💔

ibrusso.bsky.social•33 days ago

“One of the pleasures of my life to be in stage with these people”. Greatest band ever

maryteresa.bsky.social•33 days ago

The Well ~

🎶She killed the light, she dropped her glove
She said "Are you looking for trouble
Or looking for love?"

You gave us good trouble and love, Garth ~ Go Easy.

phillipedward.bsky.social•33 days ago

Thank you Garth hudson for your incredible talent

futbolsound.bsky.social•33 days ago

Was literally listening to Music from Big Pink when I read this. Saw earlier that we lost the last member of one of the great bands of our times and have been playing their music all day. RIP Garth🙏