Classic Albums: The Band - The Band (1997)

Classic Albums: The Band - The Band (1997) poster

Comprised of Rick Danko, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, Richard Manuel and Robbie Robertson, The Band's self-titled sophomore effort spent 24 weeks in the Billboard Top 40. The album was released at a time when the US album charts were taken over by the psychedelic rock movement, and despite this, the album had the aforementioned chart success and would go on to sell over one million copies. This edition of the "Classic Albums" series focuses on The Band's follow-up to "MUSIC FROM BIG PINK". Featuring classics such as "Up On Cripple Creek", "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down", and "Rag Mama Rag", the story of the album is told through interviews with surviving members of The Band, fellow musicians Eric Clapton, Don Was, and George Harrison, and vintage footage. The Band is a classic album!

Director: Bob Smeaton
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 75 min
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Cast

Editing: Julian Caidan
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

rock band, roots rock, folk rock, the band

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Classic Albums: The Band - The Band about?
Comprised of Rick Danko, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, Richard Manuel and Robbie Robertson, The Band's self-titled sophomore effort spent 24 weeks in the Billboard Top 40. The album was released at a time when the US album charts were taken over by the psychedelic rock movement, and despite this, the album had the aforementioned chart success and would go on to sell over one million copies. This edition of the "Classic Albums" series focuses on The Band's follow-up to "MUSIC FROM BIG PINK". Featuring classics such as "Up On Cripple Creek", "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down", and "Rag Mama Rag", the story of the album is told through interviews with surviving members of The Band, fellow musicians Eric Clapton, Don Was, and George Harrison, and vintage footage. The Band is a classic album!
Who directed Classic Albums: The Band - The Band?
Classic Albums: The Band - The Band was directed by Bob Smeaton.
Who stars in Classic Albums: The Band - The Band?
Classic Albums: The Band - The Band stars Rick Danko, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, Richard Manuel, Robbie Robertson.
How long is Classic Albums: The Band - The Band?
Classic Albums: The Band - The Band has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is Classic Albums: The Band - The Band?
Classic Albums: The Band - The Band is a Documentary, Music film.