Classic Albums - Series 1 Ep. 1 - The Band - The Band

Episode Info

Synopsis

The story of the making of The Band featuring interviews with the surviving members of The Band as well as Eric Clapton, George Harrison and Don Was.

At the time of the album’s release, the US album charts were in the grip of psychedelic rock, yet The Band bucked the musical trends of the day and produced a musical and lyrical take on America that resonates as strongly today as upon its release over thirty years ago.

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Episode Info:

Release:

1997

Running Time:

74 min

Certificate:

Not yet rated

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Genre:

• Documentary
• , 
• Music

Cast:

• Garth Hudson
• Eric Clapton
• Rick Danko
• Richard Manuel
• Don Was
• George Harrison
• Robbie Robertson
• Levon Helm

Director:

• Bob Smeaton

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