THE Band appreciation thread

[blastingas10]

Not really sure where this thread belongs, considering the wide variety of music The Band has made. In my opinion, one of the greatest bands of all time. And as famous as they are, I still think they are underrated. I cant think of many bands, if any, that consisted of members who were so capable of playing such a multitude of instruments. I think Robbie Roberts is an underrated guitarist and even more underrated as a lyricist. The last waltz is one of the greatest concerts of all time. The Band has influenced numerous bands, songwriters, and performers, from the Grateful Dead and The Beatles to Eric Clapton, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Led Zeppelin, and Elvis Costello. The album Music from Big Pink, in particular, is credited with contributing to Clapton's decision to leave the super group Cream. In his introduction of The Band during the Bob Dylan 30th Anniversary Concert, Clapton announced that in 1968 he'd heard the album, "and it changed my life". The Band's debut also influenced the spirit of The Beatles' back-to-basics album Let It Be as well as The Rolling Stones' string of roots-infused albums that began with Beggars Banquet. They have been covered by artists such as Aretha Franklin, The Black Crowes and Widespread Panic and many more.