The Players
Four Canadians and one Arkansan, each a distinct voice and a distinctive instrument. Together they could sound like a single living thing — three lead singers trading lines over the most intuitive rhythm section in rock.
1940–2012
Drums, mandolin, lead vocals. The only American — and the soul of the group.
His story →1943–2023
Lead guitar and principal songwriter. The architect of the songs.
His story →1943–1999
Bass, fiddle and a high, aching tenor. The warmth at the centre.
His story →1943–1986
Piano and the great soul voice — and the band's deepest tragedy.
His story →1937–2025
Organ, sax, accordion. The classically trained wizard who coloured everything.
His story →