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hockenheim95
I am right now listening to The Band Live at the Academy of Music 1971. I think this is one of the finest live albums that has ever been released. Any single track is outstanding and the mixing done by Bob Clearmountain sounds so crystal clear but is not lacking any atmosphere. A perfect example of how vintage concert releases should sound. If you've never listened to this album you really should do it. It's music in perfection.
Drugs and heroin was their downfall. Alcohol is only mentioned with Richard Manuel, but probably this too. What a shame.Quote
TheGreek
A mighty awesome group of the highest caliber and talent ever assembled .
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Bjorn
Yes!
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DGA35
Never really knew who they were until I saw The Last Waltz on tv! Absolutely love Neil Young performing Helpless with them.
yeah but they are all stoned . All of the bands and artists . Some are better at it than others . The Band were a super group before that was even invented/ created . Singing in 3 part harmony and super talents on their instruments . It's like catching lighting in a bottle . What a shame is right that Robbie had to kill the group , because he went all Hollywood and because he didn't want to die . Hey who knows ? That is one fella not beloved in certain parts of the country .Quote
triceratopsDrugs and heroin was their downfall. Alcohol is only mentioned with Richard Manuel, but probably this too. What a shame.Quote
TheGreek
A mighty awesome group of the highest caliber and talent ever assembled .
Is this April fools day ? You like Robbie's voice ? Did you know in the Band they had his mic turned off so he wouldn't send concert goers heading for the doors with his screeches and other assorted non singing sounds emanating from his windpipe .Quote
Lynd8
I'm a fan of Robbie's solo work but The Band just doesn't do much for me. Levon's singing too hokey for me. Sorry - you asked LOL