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Classic Albums: The Band: The Band (1997)
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Recounting The Jouney of a Legendary Music Recording
Initially associated with Bob Dylan with whom they toured and recorded, The Band were soon to be acknowledged as a truly seminal band in their own right, truly The Band.
Comprised of Rick Danko, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, Richard Manuel, and Robbie Robertson, The Band were signed to Capitol Records in 1968 and embarked on a recording career that witnessed eight U.S. Top 40 albums, including three million-sellers.
The Band's eponymously titled 1969 album reached #9 on the Billboard chart, stayed 24 weeks in the Top 40, and was their second million-seller. It is now regarded as a rock classic, emphasizing their brilliant ability to merge various musical infl | | |