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* Bob…


Sorry to hear the news about Garth Hudson. He was a beautiful guy and the real driving force behind The Band. Just listen to the original recording of The Weight and you’ll see.

— Bob Dylan (@bobdylan) January 27, 2025

* Way back in the day, a bunch of us would gather every Sunday night at Bruce’s Tavern at 11th and South Grand for an open mic hosted by Springfield singer/songwriter Tom Irwin (more here). A handful of us, known as the Bruce’s Tavernacle Choir, would sing along with the featured performers. The Weight was one of our favorite songs

Who sent me here with her regards for everyone

Thanks, Garth.

posted by Rich Miller
Tuesday, Jan 28, 25 @ 8:08 am

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  1. I had the good fortune to see the first concert of the Dylan/Band reunion tour at the Chicago Stadium in 1974. Garth - and the rest - were spectacular.

    It’s a little hard to believe that all of the members of The Band are now gone.

    Comment by Keyrock Tuesday, Jan 28, 25 @ 9:11 am

  2. I was also very lucky to get tickets to the 1/3/74 show. Seated behind the goal in hockey terms. Got a great view of Garth playing piano on Rag Mama Rag. A great memory. RIP Garth.

    Comment by Friendly Bob Adams Tuesday, Jan 28, 25 @ 9:23 am

  3. Was just watching The Last Waltz last night. Everyone should be rewatching this. RIP Garth.

    Comment by Not a Superstar Tuesday, Jan 28, 25 @ 9:25 am

  4. I, also, was at the Dylan concert at the stadium in the early ’70s.
    Just thinking about it, but couldn’t remember the year - so, thanks.

    Comment by TinyDancer(FKASue) Tuesday, Jan 28, 25 @ 9:44 am

  5. The Band - original, poignant, legendary.

    Had the gift of making something you had never heard before sound somehow familiar.

    Levon, Robbie, Richard, Rick and Garth - now all gone.

    Their timeless music stands on its own in the pantheon of greatness.

    The Last Waltz indeed - RIP gentlemen.

    Comment by Chad Hays Tuesday, Jan 28, 25 @ 9:49 am

  6. Music From Big Pink, The Band Album, Stage Freight, Cahoots, and Northern Lights/Southern Cross. All great albums by the Band.

    Comment by Teve Demotte Tuesday, Jan 28, 25 @ 10:08 am

  7. Saw Mavis Staples in December. She performed The Weight near the end of the set with Jackson Browne and Margo Price. Incredible song and incredible performance.

    Comment by scurvydog Tuesday, Jan 28, 25 @ 11:19 am

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