Best of The Band
The deepest independent resource on The Band: the complete history from the Ontario bar circuit through Bob Dylan's electric tours to Big Pink, The Last Waltz, and the long goodbye that ended in January 2025 with the death of Garth Hudson, the last surviving original member. Full member biographies, a complete discography, and deep dives on every essential song.
Start with the flagship piece on "The Weight", or the beginning of the story in The Hawks (1957–1964).
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Fast links
Start a vinyl collection
Music from Big Pink (1968)
The debut album, recorded near the house in Saugerties that gave it its name.
Find on AmazonThe Band (1969)
The self-titled second album, widely regarded as the group's high-water mark.
Find on AmazonGreatest Hits / Best of
A single-disc way into the catalog for anyone who wants the songs before the albums.
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