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Remembering Grateful Dead legend Bob Weir, whose musical path crossed with The Band for decades. From the legendary rails of the 1970 Festival Express tour to the massive crowd at the Summer Jam at Watkins Glen in 1973, they shared some incredible moments in rock history. In this clip from the 2011 Gathering of the Vibes festival, Weir performs a rousing version of "Deep Elem Blues" alongside The Levon Helm Band. Rest In Peace. 🕊️

On this day in 1970, TIME featured The Band on its cover. The article highlighted their unique impact on rock, noting that their music moved "away from sophistication to earthy, honest qualities in life". Which of The Band's songs do you think best captures that spirit?

On this day in 1971, The Band walked onto the stage at the Academy of Music in New York City with a specific mission. They wanted to capture their live sound at its absolute peak. Over the course of four nights, they transformed the old opera house into a rock and roll sanctuary. With a massive horn section arranged by Allen Toussaint and an electric energy in the room, these shows became the definitive document of their live power. #AcademyOfMusic71

On this day in 1971, Rick Danko spent his birthday on stage at the Academy of Music, driving the rhythm section for a legendary run of shows. Catch him here laying down the low end on the fretless bass and singing along with Levon Helm on "The W.S. Walcott Medicine Show." #AcademyOfMusic71 Happy Heavenly Birthday, Rick.🕊️

It’s finally Christmas Eve, which means Christmas Must Be Tonight!🎄 There is simply no better track to ring in the holiday than this timeless classic from The Band. It captures the spirit perfectly.

Remembering Roebuck “Pops” Staples, founder and guiding force of The Staple Singers, who passed on this day in 2000. He joined The Band for a performance of “The Weight” in The Last Waltz, alongside his daughters, bringing their gospel roots to the song.

Not feeling the Christmas spirit yet? Let Rick Danko help with that. Here's a live performance of “Christmas Must Be Tonight” from the Capitol Theatre in Passaic, NJ, on December 17, 1977. He brought extra energy to the song, originally released on Islands earlier that year.

"By doing something positive in this world, you're helping people and the future. We're all trying to help the world... make it a better place to live. We're actually still changing the world, aren't we?" - Rick Danko Remembering Rick Danko, who passed away on this day in 1999. His voice carried a distinct tremor that gave The Band its emotional weight, while his bass playing skipped across the beat. From the basement at Big Pink to The Last Waltz stage, Rick played with pure heart.