Through his music, he did just thathelping us all feel more deeply and connect to something greater.
Rest easy, Garth."
It was only fitting that Hudson began piano lessons at an early age.
Garth Hudson.Credit:Rick Madonik/Toronto Star via Getty
He went on to play organ at his church and in his uncle’s funeral parlor.
Garth would figure them out, and we found ourselves able to play anything.
Our horizons were lifted, and the thing became more fun.
Garth Hudson of the Band.David Attie/Getty
It was like we didnt have to guess anymore, because we had a master among us.
Thats how it felt."
In time, the Hawks became the Band.
Garth Hudson, Robbie Robertson, Levon Helm, Richard Manuel, Rick Danko.Gijsbert Hanekroot/Redferns
After the release of their debut albumMusic From Big Pink,the Band only lasted eight years.
During their tenure, they sent shockwaves through the music industry.
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The Band’s 1976 farewell concertThe Last Waltzwas captured on film by legendary filmmakerMartin Scorsese.
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Maud Hudson, his wife of 43 years and longtime musical partner,diedin February 2022.
The couple shared a daughter, Tami Zoe Hill.
