The Band with Eric Clapton Perform "The Weight"

Eric Clapton joins members of the Band in a moving performance of "The Weight" at the 1994 Inductions.
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[@jimferguson3863]

R.I.P. Robbie! Iconic storyteller, songwriter, musician and proud Canadian! You will be missed but never, ever forgotten!

[@michaelrhodes9294]

INDEED

[@astragreen]

And bullxxxxxer!

[@kdavid2613]

One can't help but yearn for the soulful presence of Richard Manuel and Levon Helm . .

[@diffened]

Too bad Levon had a stick up his butt and didn't bother to show up.

[@kdavid2613]

{crickets}

[@bp4170]

I'm with ya, just not the same without Levon's voice and presence!

[@marks.3303]

Levon was still alive in 1994.

[@tonyb1063]

@@marks.3303he still wasn’t rocking with robbie though so he didn’t go

[@Adam-oy4ix]

From what he has said about 'The Band' in the past, you know Eric is in heaven here. Musicians are fans like the rest of us...

[@DaveWillis1]

Man I'm so happy we were blessed with music like this.

[@maclegin5621]

Lot spoken about Robbie, Rick and Levon when people discuss the band but let's not forget Garth , one of the most underrated musicians of all time .

[@christopherruddick3524]

Richard Manuel is one of the top singers ever

[@possumwilliams2940]

Amen brother 👍✌️😎

[@watchingtheriverflow3831]

Gareth’s saxophone playing on “The Last Waltz” is all that needs to be shown of hi virtuosity on multiple instruments.

[@johnathancross7465]

All 5 of these amazing wonderful cats are severely underrated.

[@patderrick3401]

@@johnathancross7465 Garth is one of the very best musicians EVER a to musician, an underrated genius

[@mountainman5292]

Growing up in Pennsylvania and going to a million polka beer tents, as a child and as an adult, I can honestly say that accordion solo was amazing!

[@stephenmarcus2825]

The Band were monumental in their impact on music. Big Pink was a seminal album.

[@jimclancy6715]

Clapton wanted to quit Cream and join the Band - at Watkins Glen the Dead had last approval on any groups and would only allow the Band and the Allman Bros.

[@johnricci7264]

One of my favorite groups of all time. They were all excellent musicians. As a keyboard player I think Garth Hudson often gets overlooked because he wasn't a vocalist, but he could probably make music with an antique typewriter. If you listen to Up On Cripple Creek, Hudson is playing a clavinet through a way-wah pedal and it sounds like a mouth harp. It was the first time anyone had done that. Stevie Wonder used the same sound later. Hudson was a genius.

[@jimclancy6715]

Absolutely correct - Garth's innovation with the clavinet sound came well before Stevie used it in his intro to Superstition - I think it made Up On Cripple Creek a huge hit and was used thereafter by numerous musicians especially in the realm of funk music

[@patderrick3401]

Absolutely, he was a music Maestro A real genius

[@kristofer603]

He's Still Alive...He IS Great...Not WAS.

[@viscioushattermaid4410]

Clapton got to finally be in The Band!!!!

[@ninjavigilante5311]

He did back in 76 and it was better lol

[@brandenblackwell9116]

@@ninjavigilante5311 and briefly in 1974!

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

Like when Clapton's strap broke in the middle of a solo and Robbie just stepped right in to save the day!

[@tyecook9630]

@@Mr.56Goldtop yep!..I've seen that moment many times, it's awesome!

[@aaronvivar52]

@@Mr.56Goldtop what performance is this

[@danmorrison8194]

Is there any instrument that Garth Hudson can’t play!? So underrated.

[@richardrybinski2320]

God bless Rick Danko....a gentleman and a great guy to hang out with. God bless Richard Manuel and Levon.

[@terrywilliams6260]

A never forgotten song with so much heart and meaning!

[@possumwilliams2940]

Garth... the musical genius...The Band , The Greatest ever...🎸🎶🎼🎙️👏👏👍😎

[@raponte1955]

Great song, great harmonies, glorious accordion solo and impeccable Clapton's guitar solo...this performance is the bomb!

[@MultiMoishe]

I saw Jesse Colin Young, Santana, the Band and CSNY in 1974 in Cleveland Ohio. It was a 13 hour concert and the tickets were $10. It was the best concert I've ever been to.😁✌️🎸🎵

[@mindymartin1024]

I absolutely love the band...add Eric Clapton and I'm in heaven!! 😍😘😍💞💞💞

[@beckyfinch6628]

I love you Rick Danko!!! Have since I was a young girl.. now I am sixty.. and it just gets better!!!! LOVE "THE BAND "✌️✌️

[@williamnolan5177]

wow !!! the Band was so good. 3 of them are gone so sad..... rest in peace men. your music was the best!!!!!!

[@johnwilson8309]

Only one left now

[@laurazaglio8423]

God Bless Garth . A truly unique musician and person! You never heard Robbie's voice come through in the group but I do think it gives another dimension , albeit under utilized . With they had taken better care of themselves like so many in this line of work.

[@rocker53zero]

Robertson's voice was like a fog horn, they turned his mic down so that it couldn't be heard.

[@donniemaxwell6864]

Say what you will , the music of the band speaks for itself and nothing can ever dilute The Band's place in history of Rock and Roll..Creative friction is what drove them and I for one am happy to be around for his period of great music!!!

[@ethimself5064]

WOW, what a classic production. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@Triggerzombie677]

Awesome!! Wish Levon was there. Miss you Rick & Richard. Eric & Robbie awesome. Garth is great. ♥️

[@johnknottenbelt2727]

Just what I love when truly accomplished musicians get together to play. No egos, just respectful musicianship, where less is more & overcrowding doesn't even come into it. A masterclass by masters. ❤🎉😊

[@kevinmcmullen4682]

9 year old video and still no comment on Garth's solo, old man killed it

[@Vkj007]

..When a man on an accordion cud still b in a band listened to by millions.. Now...half naked autotuners

[@edharbas4828]

Bit like Zen, once mentioned the point's been missed.

[@chrisdher65]

Party on Garth

[@francescadesmond8846]

Garth is a genius.

[@rylieriley]

I'll always enjoy listening to and watching Rick Danko sing and play. There was something very special about that man. Dang, I miss him!

[@iconoclastKM]

His LastWaltz version of 'It Makes No Difference' simply kills..!!!

[@jarac1357]

i love love love Rick Danko, RIP sir.

[@MrThedonhead]

jarac1357 what is it you love so much?

[@AlkibiadesKleiniou]

He ain't dead cheif

[@brandenblackwell9116]

AngryRussian Rick Danko died in 1999

[@JoseGonzalez-ez6vn]

@@AlkibiadesKleiniou *Chief*

[@loboblue5441]

Me too😓

[@danm3213]

It was cool that Clapton was there, as, early on , it was his dream to be the sixth member of The Band. But this rang hollow for me without Levon being there. He was the heart of The Band. Garth is a freaking musical genius. I've read that his health is not the best. And he has that spine issue where he is bent over at the waist, almost parallel to the ground. I've said this on many sites on here, but The Band was the best I ever saw and there isn't a close second. Excellent musicians who all played multiple instruments. Three-part harmony with Richard, Levon and Rick. Richard had an unparalleled voice for so many years, until he didn't. Robbie, regardless of what you might think about him, was an incredibly gifted songwriter and a guitar player nonpareil. They were truly Rock royalty, although they would have none of that. It was about the music for them. I consider myself very fortunate to have seen them multiple times live. And I saw every iteration of them after the Last Waltz. Those versions weren't bad either. Their music will certainly outlive me.

[@ethanrocket123]

Levon was my neighbor. I'm honored to share his music when he didnt know I could hear him at night. Peace Brotha.

[@drinkingpoolwater]

clapton always said the band wrote songs he wish he wrote. cool to see him actually playing with them.

[@lyf45mo]

Nothing can compare to the Weight from The Last Waltz!!

[@iah8344]

Here on Clapton's birthday! Glad to have enjoyed his and the Band's artistry so long! Hope he has many happy returns of the day.

[@j.elainefrancis3845]

Great song Robbie wrote!! love you Robbie and Clapton amazing!!

[@kellyofuller4974]

Hello Elaine, How are you doing?

[@astragreen]

Why is Clapton there!.

[@jimferguson3863]

Clapton and Robertson guitars are great! Well done! The Band most underrated rock band! Great lyrics!

[@charlesking5328]

what's under rated about being legendary !

[@howie9751]

They are in the HOF so how can they be underrated?

[@MareShoop]

You need to look up the meaning of underrated. The Band is hardly underrated 🤭

[@philipschwartz5465]

A lot of music critics consider the holy trinity of rock n roll to be The Beatles, Dylan and The Band in terms of influence. That may surprise the casual music fan, so from the limited perspective of the casual music fan, I guess you could say they are underrated.

[@billbeliakoff5589]

​@@howie9751Lately it seems that the HOF will let anybody in.

[@matthewstanford3489]

The chemistry had me hooked I played it twice

[@simplylivesimply4612]

I miss Levon so much on this but man, does Clapton add something special.

[@yonderobserver8135]

It's an honor and a privilege to see this! Awesome!!

[@TXLietuvis]

the night that the accordion was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame !!

[@rodneyhone2220]

They are still pumping it out for us we have music value from them life is beautiful

[@DickWillis1]

Song about picking up someone else’s load and carrying it awhile. This music does that doesn’t it. Robbie, Rick, Garth, Levon, Richard. What a sound. Thank you!

[@Au60schild]

I absolutely love Rick and Levon's unique voices, what they could do with them and how they made The Band's music as amazing as it was but don't overlook Richard Manuel. If you really love The Band, search youtube for some solo performances of The Band's music as sung by Richard and you'll be amazed by how soulfull he was. It explains why in Canada he was known as "the Canadian Ray Charles".

[@libertydimarco391]

His backing and harmony vocals really helped a lot.

[@FatherCoughlin]

The Band was the soul of my musical youth, Just mystical. Still are. All the rest is just a function of being just people. Wont matter in the long run. The Band will live on

[@donniemaxwell6864]

+FatherCoughlin Have to agree, all the backbiting all the people for or against Robbie has not nor never will diminish the music of The Band... They gave us a lasting catalog of pure and honest music that we can always revisit when ever we want . And for that I am truly grateful..

[@Karmakatt6]

+Donnie Maxwell amen brother, amen

[@christinepedersen5511]

+Lee Ross Peace and love

[@trevmac8362]

i love you

[@aazo999]

Great songs from the band they were exceptional

[@hendrikschoorl6144]

The Weight is music and lyrics rolled into One Big adventure into the world of magic, no words can describe it!!!!

[@SINNER5150]

Seen these guys in '94! Great show for a small hall!

[@SHALAt22]

Levon at the Helm is terribly missed right here.

[@allie811.]

Is he in this video? I can't find him if he is.

[@motherofbeagles8532]

Allie Young Levon refused to come to the induction of The Band into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame because of his dispute with Robbie

[@motherofbeagles8532]

Derek Diggler Levon was still sore over song writing royalties. You can probably read Levon’s interviews on the topic online.

[@davidmccallum6015]

The Band were much more than their music....they spoke to a way of life....the importance of the simpler things. This group and their music influenced my life more than anything else. I will always be grateful for the feelings

[@123Goldhunter11]

Still looking young at 50. It's the last 30 years that gets you.

[@JEBBADYAH]

RIP Robbie 💔 your spirit will never die ❤🎶🎸🥀🕊️🕯️🙏

[@douglaspeach5489]

We miss Rick Danko my town is his home town.R.I.P Rick..

[@jameslindsay24601]

Danko is an underrated vocalist. I think he does well.

[@christykent3412]

I'm 39 years young. The love of my life introduced me to Bruce Springsteen. Where the heck was I thinking and what the hell? Late bloomer here but as always , better late than never. Bruce , thank you sir.....😊

[@amazingme1408]

incredible performance they were having a blast!! eric was incredible...those 80s strats were amazing

[@teleman2157]

Robbie is so soulful. I love his fills

[@ynotttt]

Now that's a Hall of Fame show I wish I could ave attended!!! Wow!!!

[@prathameshbhambure]

Never came across this before today. They were *The Band!* Loved Clapton's presence too.

[@petelaw44]

Levon, bless you Always...

[@BBMcCann]

i hope robbie continues to make music as well, very underated player, the man can display incredible moments of virtuousity (i.e. last waltz duel with clapton) but his playing has always been about contributing to the overall song rather than showmanship, a true class act

[@niallm3533]

Too many folks forget these guys are human and suffer the same nerves as everyone else. Kudos to them and I hope they stay frosty be it clapton or any of the other guys.

[@johndonegan01]

So sad to see robbie and levon never mended bridges thank god for utube that i can listen to these legends of life music and everything thats beautiful in humanity. i am so lucky to live in this world when these guys walked this earth. Some still with us, r i p levon, Rick and Richard.

[@PikeBishop65]

+John Donegan Robbie did visit Levon before he passed. I do hope they mended bridges and embraced. Life is really too short.

[@PikeBishop65]

From Robertson's facebook page back then: Last week I was shocked and so saddened to hear that my old band mate, Levon, was in the final stages of his battle with cancer. It hit me really hard because I thought he had beaten throat cancer and had no idea that he was this ill. I spoke with his family and made arrangements to go and see him. On Sunday I went to New York and visited him in the hospital. I sat with Levon for a good while, and thought of the incredible and beautiful times we had together. It was heart...warming to be greeted by his lovely daughter Amy, whom I have known since she was born. Amy’s mother, Libby Titus, and her husband, Donald Fagen, were so kind to help walk me through this terrible time of sadness. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife Sandy. Levon is one of the most extraordinary talented people I’ve ever known and very much like an older brother to me. I am so grateful I got to see him one last time and will miss him and love him forever. -Robbie Robertson

[@toriv4019]

man that crazy chester verse can only be done by danko. not the same without levon for sure, but at least danko was on that verse

[@timlazar9030]

where was Levon?

[@larryn2682]

Yeah, where was Levon Helm?

[@timothywelch4949]

Yes, not the same at all.

[@Toby-Wan-Kenobi940]

@@larryn2682 he didn’t go because he and Robbie had some differences

[@IndyDefense]

This song is one of those "greater than the sum of its parts" deals (kind of like The Band itself). Levon Helm's vocal was a big part of what made this song what it is, and it is greatly missed here. In fact, Levon is the ONLY one who's ever been able to make this song believable for me (with Rick Danko of course on the fourth verse).

[@BlindArthurBlake]

I agree. A glaring omission in this version of the song. Clapton can't make up for Levon's absence, I'm sorry.

[@paullevine1813]

Sad to hear that as we had Aretha do this & King Curtis with Duane Allman & the great Staple singers who did this with Robbie & The Band on the Last Waltz along with many others. Perhaps you've just not heard those versions but they are as good as any. I loved Levons vocals as well & all these are great tracks & one fine old tune. Believe it !!!!

[@IndyDefense]

@@paullevine1813 Oh yeah I've heard em and they're good. But the essence of this song doesn't really come out unless Levon sings it. His voice puts it over the edge from just a good song to a great song.

[@lucylopez54]

Agreed, as much as I like the rest of the band and Eric it really does reach the greatness without Levon and Rick on the forth verse.

[@almanull3931]

So much talent ❤️

[@AchillesZeppelin]

RIP Rick, Richard, Levon. You will be missed. I love your music and you'll live on through your legacy.

[@ernestcerami]

Love Rick Danko on this - RIP Rick and Levon who I missed on this

[@lutherleeboggs5655]

So sad to think I lived through a time where there were many at home calling The Band the best band in America and even some suggesting they were better than the Beatles and then seeing them piss all that potential away in a few short years. Hearing that unique blend of voices that Manuel, Danko & Helm bought to the table can still bring a tear to my eye and send a shiver down my spine. If only they'd managed to avoid the pitfalls of drugs, alcohol and the petty jealousies so common in the rock business, who knows what they might have achieved? Plenty as it was, but you can't help wondering how much more there might have been in a perfect world.

[@jimmarshall3668]

They might have been thought by some to be the best Band in America but except for Levon they were all Canadians!! So lets just say they were the best Band in North America!!

[@MareShoop]

Robbie saw it happening and admitted he was no angel but he didn’t become a heroin addict like Levon. Robbie tried to keep the Band together but on at least one occasion where they were to all rehearse, they were all no shows except Robbie. His hands were tied.

[@liampaterson7509]

​@@MareShoopso Garth didn't even show up? Or are you referring to Levon, Rick, and Richard all being M.I.A., and Robbie/Garth were the only ones committed to showing up?

[@SGguy11]

RIP Robbie. Legend.

[@samreds8107]

The Band and the greatest days of music 🎵 🎼 🎶

[@cherylbarrios]

Eric Clapton fit right in with the Band. Love!!!

[@kellyofuller4974]

Hello Cheryl, How are you doing?

[@berkc06]

​@@kellyofuller4974 sup Kelly

[@Free1108]

@ChrisDutch I always love seeing Rick on stage, but I agree, just not the same without Levon OR Richard. In part, what makes The Band such a joy to listen to (and watch) was the heavy harmonizing and shared vocal duties of Levon, Rick, and Richard. All five were gifted multi-talented musicians and their sound was never better than when they were on that stage together.

[@bigrich6750]

This song sung by these people is transcendent. It is heartbreaking that Levon is not there. May God rest his soul.

[@aztiff]

Levon was not there for a reason, and it says a lot

[@JoaoGabriel-lk9cv]

@@aztiffwhat was the reason?

[@MayorMcCheeseStalker]

@@aztiff Yeah, what was the reason?

[@jazzfan67]

It's just Garth now... RIP Levon, Richard, Rick and Robbie.

[@edgorham6644]

I could be remembering wrong, but Helm (who had little respect for awards, etc. to begin with) thought this was a sham since in his view, Robbie had cheated the other band members out of songwriting credits/dollars and committed other offenses. As he put it in "This Wheel's On Fire", talking about Rick, Danko died with his money in Robbie's pockets. Interestingly, I once spoke with a musician close to The Band about whether Levon's version of history or Robbie's was more accurate, and he said the truth is somewhere in the middle.

[@dennishadley9151]

Garth Hudson rocked this! Accordion music is back !

[@rlee6503]

those are the harmonies that steal your soul

[@nanabanana3081]

I was expecting a walk down memory lane ~ It turned out to be a sad reminder of who's missing Manuel & Levon 💔

[@MazDelaCerna]

absolutely amazing!

[@jonbullen5576]

Eric clapton is the king of the guitar hands down his freting and scales are untouchable there mite be faster players but his smooth playing sound like he been in the band for years any band he plays with

[@scrimmy45]

Amazing song.And I love Acadian Driftwood which hardly ever gets airtime.

[@josephmarkley7536]

Andrew......Acadian Driftwood is right up there with my favorite Band tunes

[@KatieReadsKoziesAndMore]

Imagine sitting in a boring history class learning about this migration of people. Just facts and figures. Then you go home to a new album and song...Acadian Driftwood. Reading the lyrics on the liners notes and hearing “But What Hurt The Most When The People There Said You Better Keep Movin' On” Storytelling at its best. This opened my eyes to the human condition in each and every history lesson I sat through after that. I love this song.

[@trevmac8362]

*We Love Rick Danko* never forgotton

[@m.k.s.p.7746]

Don't forget Levon Helm and the soulful Richard Manuel. RIP, brothers...

[@123456pfloyd]

he got big, his voice aged, but his voice is still pretty good.

[@anonymas1582]

thus spake perfection personified? a spitting spout warning against chronic belittling condescension!

[@lynnzabachta4971]

My husband and I moved to NY right before Rick died...our newspaper covered Woodstock. Very sad...

[@bill2527]

Yeah Rick was my favorite of the Band, died way too young...RIP

[@NJRealtorDave]

I will be the odd man out and say that Robbie Robertson is a great singer and is able to pour soul, emotion, and grit into his masterpiece. It is sad that Levon isn’t singing on this version but Robbie certainly did his own penmanship justice.

[@raymondbriscoe9467]

68-69 Heard the BAND at the CORRAL REEF in Middlehope, NY.. They were a great group. 👍

[@guillealonso2855]

I saw The Band on TV with our dearest friends Vivian Cribbes and Mo Guerra at their home in San Diego...2013,i really don't understand how y spend my life without knowing them before....they are(Mo and Viv) outstanding friends!!!! Don guille and Amanda(Argentina).

[@keving9233]

:) Garth looking snappy and gettin' busy on the piano accordion - so fine :)

[@OneSupreme08]

I am listening Clapton solo again and again , every solo he play is like new hit song and worthy of in depth study ! I am sure that learning His solos by itself make you progress as guitarist much more than only studying scales and doing practices !

[@edwarddavis5885]

better than taking lessons or music theory

[@yuraandhowardguitarworksho4520]

why do people think clapton a " great guitarist"? or he's "god" i think he's one of worst guitarist among his peers, id say jeff beck was a much better guitarist, so was peter green, albert lee, maybe even jimmy page, either way the lot of them couldn't tie rory gallaghers shoelaces, enough said, clapton pathetic

[@geraldflynn6580]

u r a moron.

[@greghenderson4582]

Gallagher was a master as was the others but again so is Eric ...and its comparing apples oranges and pineapples ...they are all great in their own way !!!

[@brianinbuffalo]

Clapton does one thing better than anybody else I've heard: He serves the SONG, not his ego. He plays a variety of styles amazingly well. Pick a style and you may (and I do say MAY) be able to find someone who can do it better. If you're looking for the whole package, though, NOBODY equals Clapton. Best of all, he's brought MANY of the "old masters" into the limelight and padded their bank accounts after they were ripped off badly by both imitators and record companies.

[@DaveRossignol]

Crazy good. So textured, interesting, and beautiful

[@evelyngill5134]

I think they did achieve it all and we are so blessed to be listening to it now,❤😊

[@wdchefdave56]

NOBODY sang like Levon. This was HIS song, and he OWNED it every time.

[@arnoldpalmer4598]

True that basically they fuck that song up now I have to hear Levon helms sing it to get that noise out of my ears

[@lildouche731]

Could not agree more. This is Levon's song through and through, but Rick nails his part .

[@RobertoPoncebk]

Where is Levon? Jaimie Robbie never had a great voice, Eric and Rick made a good effort but this version lacks the spirit of americana that changed the course of music.

[@johnex3303]

For real though

[@LudiCrust.]

Yep & Levon was justified in not going & being in the same room with Robertson. There’s a lot of BS out there that tries to paint Robertson in a better light & that Levon was just broke & bitter. Levon’s main gripe with Robertson wasn’t over his own finances it was over how Robertson tricked the rest of the band members out of their shares of the Band & it’s revenue. It was NEVER about song writing royalties bc the issue there was only a handful of songs that likely didn’t make that much money anyways. Robertson flat out f***ed the rest of them and they had to tour 10 months out of the year to maintain their lifestyles which Levon blames for their early deaths. Levon wasn’t just bitterly spouting off theories on how & why he did it either he knew about how Robertson hired a couple top tier NYC attorneys recommended by Martin Scorsese and they pulled a bait & switch on the rest of them only when Levon was out of town. To add insult to injury he stole all the proceeds from the Last Waltz (bc they signed over ownership) and only paid Levon when he sued Robertson after the fact several years later. I’ve always loved the Band & Robbie Robertson himself but it’s hard to look past the way he did his supposed best friends -it particularly crushed Richard Manuel & Rick Danko bc the others could continue making a good living & weren’t as dependent. The Band members only ever did this Rock & Roll Hall of Fame gig & a few other occasions with Robertson out of hope they’d work together again & the possibility of making more money.

[@bangagong1969]

When there is one member missing it depletes the powerful essence of The Band. When Richard died it took something away from that essence, watching this video without Levon's incredible voice further dilutes the power of The Band as a unit even with the addition of Clapton (also can someone tell me, who is the knob poncing about with the tambourine?) RIP Richard, Rick and Levon - the beauty of your music lives on forever.

[@porkturtle8321]

I was wondering who the tambourine guy was too. Sorta looked like Will Lee from Letterman. Paul Schaeffer and Anton Fig were there so...

[@donaldprill481]

Danko!!!! what else to say but GREAT

[@haitchbhee]

You fools who think you need to complain about who's better or where they're from make me laff. Believe me, the guys who do the playing don't care,, music, like a smile will get you further in this world than any whining possible could.

[@1badanko]

Okay yes... I AM a relative, but I will just say The Band in their heyday played better stoned than most bands these days could ever perform at anytime. There were personality conflicts to be sure, and they might not have achieved the level of respect that they did had it not been for Garth's tutelage, or Robbie's innate talent as a composer, and for sure Levon's southern perspectives and his syncopated (yeah, YOU try that sometime!!) rhythm skills added that certain dimension to the whole performance. The drugs, the unfair criticsms when they backed Dylan, the years on the road all took their toll, but in the end, who do we have today that stands the test of time...maybe the Beatles, the Stones, and some remarkable blues performers... the rest were, or still are just showmen/women with some talent and great PR!And yes, the music is still alive and well in the Danko families.....

[@buckfan1969]

+grampa brian You are so right about the Band. There were just a few bands that stood the test of time; you mentioned two along with the Band, and I'd add the Allman Bros., but it's a very short list of true MUSICIANS whose music was like an evergreen; never getting dated or stale. As a survivor of the 60's, I remember all the music; much of it was junk and what we called 'bubblegum' back then, but a few are as relevant today as they were 50 years ago. The Band is in my Top 5 all-time groups, and Levon was my favorite from day 1.

[@richardcondon3797]

+grampa brian i don't know how you fit into the family but boy are you lucky to have known these guys. they are always the best and above the beatles in my mind. a follower born in 1940 and still listening to 2 or 3 hours of only great music. not much time left to waste on anything new. the mid 20th century was blessed with great music and remains unmatched to now.

[@joelwexler]

+buckfan1969 45 years now, they're probably still close to half of all the music I play. Top 5? They're my #1

[@edwarddavis5885]

I have the bands greatest hits cd

[@111day1]

grampa brian God bless

[@manforpeace9653]

No one can sing like Rick Danko he was great.. he was the real thing.

[@bill2527]

Rick was the man!!

[@justafanintexas7913]

True dat, but this tune belonged to Levon Helm.

[@MrHarryx62]

@@bill2527 Each of them were great in their own way!!!

[@normacywinski1804]

Old gold. Love those tunes.👍🥰

[@wowsdeath]

I don't care how pissed Levon was. He SHOULD HAVE showed up FOR THE FANS.

[@songsmithy07]

I heard he was stuck in traffic gettin' high with Jerry Garcia

[@lulujeanne1]

@@songsmithy07 That's what they said at the end of the remarks. If he was, it was to avoid showing up.

[@joannnebrooks860]

I love Levon to much to want to hear anyone sing The Weight. It's magic with Levon and on one else.

[@thetruth156real3]

I remember Robbie playing with Clapton,,, Claptons strap fell off his guitar, and Robbie jumped straight in with his guitar to cover,, the look on Robbie face and the pride he felt will stay with me for ever!😪😪

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

Absolutely. He stepped right in like a boss!

[@iamtarzan7965]

Classic , one of my favs , I wish the Band and Eric Clapton could of did some songs together.

[@drdrew3]

They did

[@rodneyhone2220]

Injoy life so much music value for us to hear from them life is beautiful

[@powderfinger6597]

I'm digging Rick digging on this song.

[@BrandonHoyt]

Though it’s a huge bummer not having Levon up there with em, Danko sounded great! Such a unique voice

[@garypullan]

The Band came over to England in 1984 to play Nostell Priory where i got to see them - god bless Rick Danko.

[@philippetty8990]

Eric said he had always wanted to be part of the Band, so glad he got in on this.