Woodstock, New York · 1967–1976
From the pink house in the hills to the stage of The Last Waltz, The Band turned roots, gospel and country into something timeless. This is an independent archive of the songs, the records and the story — written for people who keep coming back to the music.
The story
How a backing band for Dylan became one of the most influential groups in rock — and how it came apart.
Read the story →The players
Helm, Robertson, Danko, Manuel and Hudson — the voices and hands behind the sound.
Meet the band →The farewell
The 1976 Thanksgiving concert, the guests, the setlist and Scorsese's landmark film.
The whole night →The records
Where to start, what to skip, and which pressings are worth owning on vinyl.
See the ranking →The most-asked questions
1968 · Big Pink
Who is Fanny? Where is Nazareth? The Buñuel films behind “take a load off” — the full story.
Read the meaning →1969 · The Brown Album
A Confederate ballad written by a Canadian and sung by an Arkansan — history, sympathy and controversy.
Read the meaning →1969 · The Brown Album
The Band's biggest US hit, a clavinet that quacks like a Jew's harp, and a gambler's tall tale.
Read the meaning →With the passing of Garth Hudson in January 2025, all five original members of The Band are gone. The music isn't. This site collects what's worth knowing — the meanings, the records, the history — in one place, and points you to where you can hear it and own it. It's run by a fan, not by the band or their labels.