RIP Garth. I don't remember where I first heard the story about Hudson giving music lessons to his bandmates as a way to placate his parents, but it's good to see it included in his NYT obit.
According to Mr. Helm and others, Mr. Hudson had kept turning down pleas to join the Hawks until he was offered a new organ, an extra $10 a week to give the others music lessons and the title “music consultant” — all so that his parents would feel better about their gifted son playing mere rock ’n’ roll.
He was a life changer. The whole Band was, but it was his keyboards... Imagine it's 1968, living in Berkeley, and you bring home the record Music from Big Pink, put the disc on the record player, the album cover on the mantle, and sit back with a joint and a couple of friends. It was fucking transcendent, thrilling, beyond...
"He was a life changer. The whole Band was, but it was his keyboards... Imagine it's 1968, living in Berkeley, and you bring home the record Music from Big Pink, put the disc on the record player, the album cover on the mantle, and sit back with a joint and a couple of friends. It was fucking transcendent, thrilling, beyond..."
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https://www.thestar.com
https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/music/garth-hudson-the-last-living...
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front and center in the listening room for many years now
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Garth had the magic. An
Garth had the magic. An incredibly gifted musician and innovator. The Band are all gone now, but their legacy is eternal.
R.I.P.
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He def had the spook
He def had the spook
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bsLkfrgJ2QM
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The Genetic Method from Rock
The Genetic Method from Rock Of Ages:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PAEby1_05Zc&pp=ygUSVGhlIGdlbmV0aWMgbWV0aG9k
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The Band are now History, but
The Band are now History, but their Legacy will endure. RIP Garth.
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Omg, Rest in peace, Mr.
Omg, Rest in peace, Mr. Hudson. I've enjoyed your band
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Unfortunately, 2025 may be
Unfortunately, 2025 may be the year when a lot of our musical heroes fall by the wayside.
RIP Garth.
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Oh no - now they are all gone
Oh no - now they are all gone. Great Band .
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RIP Garth. I don't remember
RIP Garth. I don't remember where I first heard the story about Hudson giving music lessons to his bandmates as a way to placate his parents, but it's good to see it included in his NYT obit.
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He was a life changer. The
He was a life changer. The whole Band was, but it was his keyboards... Imagine it's 1968, living in Berkeley, and you bring home the record Music from Big Pink, put the disc on the record player, the album cover on the mantle, and sit back with a joint and a couple of friends. It was fucking transcendent, thrilling, beyond...
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Sad one. But they all are.
Sad one.
But they all are.
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The Hudson Valley is awsh in
The Hudson Valley is awash in tears today .... RIP Garth
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RIP Garth
RIP Garth
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there are zoners not enamored
there are zoners not enamored with THE BAND....
rip Garth.
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"He was a life changer. The
"He was a life changer. The whole Band was, but it was his keyboards... Imagine it's 1968, living in Berkeley, and you bring home the record Music from Big Pink, put the disc on the record player, the album cover on the mantle, and sit back with a joint and a couple of friends. It was fucking transcendent, thrilling, beyond..."
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The Band (post Robbie)'s Road
The Band (post Robbie)'s Road Manager on Garth
https://vimeo.com/1049180378
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RIP Garth Hudson
RIP Garth Hudson
The Band plays on.
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RIP Garth....I loved those
RIP Garth....I loved those guys.