The Band is widely considered to be one of the most influential rock groups of the 1960s and '70s. Originally known as “The Hawks,” the group performed as the backing band for Ronnie Hawkins between 1957 to 1964 and then Bob Dylan during his 1965-1966 electric tours. In 1967, The Hawks split from Dylan and used several different band names before settling on “The Band.” The original lineup included Robbie Robertson, Richard Manuel, Garth Hudson, Rick Danko, and Levon Helm. Before disbanding in 1977, The Band released seven studio albums and two collaborative albums with Bob Dylan, including “Planet Waves,” which peaked at number one in the US and Canada. The Band reunited in 1983 with all original members except Robertson returning and Manuel passing away in 1986. Despite a regularly fluctuating line-up, Helm, Hudson, and Danko remained permanent members until Danko’s death and The Band’s second breakup in 1999.
These are photos from concerts where The Band played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
Santana / The Band / Tony Joe White Dec 29, 1969 Pembroke Pines, Florida, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
The Band / Tom Rush Dec 26, 1969 New York, New York, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
The Band / Tom Rush Dec 26 - 27, 1969 New York, New York, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
The Band Dec 14, 1969 Buffalo, New York, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
The Band / Mother Earth Dec 2, 1969 Selden, New York, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
The Band / Arlo Guthrie Nov 21, 1969 Chicago, Illinois, United States Uploaded by Billy Parker
The Band / Arlo Guthrie Nov 21, 1969 Chicago, Illinois, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
The Band / Jesse Winchester Nov 16, 1969 Montréal, Québec, Canada Uploaded by Zimtrim
The Band Oct 27, 1969 Washington, D.C., United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
The Band Oct 26, 1969 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
The Band Oct 11, 1969 New York, New York, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
Isle of Wight Festival 1969 Aug 29 - 31, 1969 Ryde, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Zimtrim
Festival programme
Isle of Wight Festival 1969 Aug 29 - 31, 1969 Ryde, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Cracky
