1940–2012
Levon Helm
Drums, mandolin, lead vocals. The only American in the group, and its beating heart.
His story →1943–2023
Robbie Robertson
Lead guitar and principal songwriter, the man who built the songs.
His story →1943–1999
Rick Danko
Bass, fiddle and a high, aching tenor. The warmth at the centre of the group.
His story →1943–1986
Richard Manuel
Piano and the great soul voice, and the deepest tragedy of the group's story.
His story →1937–2025
Garth Hudson
Organ, sax, accordion. The classically trained wizard who coloured everything they played.
His story →