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The Band was a Canadian-American roots rock group that gradually formed between 1960 and 1964, initially serving as the backing band known as The Hawks. After parting ways with Ronnie Hawkins in 1964, they briefly adopted a different name before releasing a single in 1965 under another moniker. In late summer 1965, they were recommended as a backup band for Bob Dylan's first U.S. "electric" tour by blues singer John Lee Hooker. Their sessions with Dylan concluded in October 1967. Although stories differ regarding how they came to be known as "The Band," by 1968, they officially adopted this name with the release of their first album. The Band was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 as performers. The original line-up included: - Rick Danko (1943-1999): bass guitar, double bass, fiddle, trombone, vocals - Levon Helm (1940-2012): drums, mandolin, guitar, vocals - Garth Hudson (1937-2025): keyboard instruments, saxophones, trumpet - Richard Manuel (1943-1986): piano, drums, baritone saxophone, vocals - Robbie Robertson (1943-2013): guitar, vocals

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