Garth Hudson, last surviving member of The Band, dead at 87
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Garth Hudson, the keyboardist and last surviving member of The Band, died at 87 in a nursing home in Woodstock, New York. Hudson was integral to the band's sound, contributing as organist, keyboardist, accordionist, and saxophonist. The Band gained prominence in the 1960s, especially through their partnership with Bob Dylan. Despite their breakup in 1977, the group reunited in 1983 and remained active until 1999 following Richard Manuel's death. Over the years, they received numerous accolades, including induction into both the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Hudson, the last surviving member of The Band, has passed away peacefully at the age of 87, marking the end of an era for the iconic group.
Formed in 1957 in Toronto, The Band gained fame in the 1960s thanks to their collaboration with Bob Dylan and was pivotal in rock music.
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