The Band helped reshape rock with 1968's rootsy 'Music From Big Pink' – and the late Richard Manuel played a key role. Robertson, Helm and Hudson backed bluesman John Hammond on 1965's 'So Many Roads, ...
On This Day (July 1) in 1968, The Band released their debut album, Music from Big Pink. The 11-track collection introduced the world to their country soul sound. It also included the group’s first hit ...