The Band

Question 1

Who were the members of The Band?

Answer 1

Rich Danko (bass, vocals)
Garth Hudson (keyboard)
Richard Manuel (piano, vocals)
Robbie Robertson (guitar)
Levon Helm (drums, vocals)

Question 2

The Band started out as the backing band for what musicians?

Answer 2

Ronnie Hawkins (The Hawks)
Bob Dylan

Question 3

The Band’s final performance was captured on film by what director in what documentary?

Answer 3

The Last Waltz by Martin Scorcese

Question 4

“The Weight” was ranked how high on Rolling Stone’s greatest songs of all time list?

Answer 4

41

Question 5

The album that The Band recorded with Bob Dylan that would serve as the basis of their proper debut album.

Answer 5

The Basement Tapes

Question 6

What is The Band’s debut album? It features a painting by whom on the cover?

Answer 6

Music From Big Pink. Bob Dylan.1

Question 7

The Band’s first recording contract was signed with what label?

Answer 7

Capitol Records

Question 8

The Band impressed what late night host on their first late night TV appearance?

Answer 8

Ed Sullivan

Question 9

In 1975, two members of the band recorded a whole album with what legendary blues musician?

Answer 9

Muddy Waters

Question 10

Guest musicians that appeared on The Band’s documentary about their final performance.

Answer 10

• Eric Clapton
• Neil Diamond
• Bob Dylan
• Emmylou Harris
• Joni Mitchell
• Van Morrison
• Mavis Staples
• Ringo Starr
• Stephen Stills
• Muddy Waters
• Ronnie Hawkins
• Neil Young