Garth Hudson, the stoic and revered multi-instrumentalist of the roots-rock group The Band, passed away at the age of 87 in Woodstock, N.Y. His death marks the end of an era as he was the last surviving original member of the group following Robbie Robertson's passing earlier in 2023. Hudson's contributions included playing electric organ, accordion, and saxophone, helping to craft the Band's classic hits such as 'The Weight' and 'The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down.' Beyond The Band, he collaborated with various artists, reinforcing his significant impact on music history.
Garth Hudson, the last surviving original member of the Band, passed away peacefully at 87. His musical contributions were vital across various genres and artists.
Hudson's musical textures, inspired by old Canadian and American folk songs, shaped the Band's sound, contributing to classic tracks such as 'The Weight' and 'The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down'.
A de facto engineer on 'The Basement Tapes', Hudson's recordings were crucial for both Dylan's and the Band's early works, highlighting his behind-the-scenes influence.
Despite his stoic appearance and scholarly demeanor, Hudson was pivotal in the rock 'n' roll scene, seen vividly in Scorsese's documentary 'The Last Waltz'.
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