Classic Albums

Season 1 Episode 4: The Band: The Band

10 Seasons Apr 17, 1997 TV-PG 1h 15m 7.9

Robbie Robertson, Levon Helm, Rick Danko, and Garth Hudson discuss the making of their classic 1969 release. Each member explains how they achieved their distinct sound, with all of them often switching instruments. We hear from Eric Clapton and George Harrison on the influence the record had. Also included is a tribute to suicide victim Richard Manuel.

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Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Paul Simon: Graceland

1. Paul Simon: Graceland

Aired: Apr 14, 1997

A documentary examining the production of Paul Simon's most commercially succ...

Episode 4 The Band: The Band

4. The Band: The Band

Aired: Apr 17, 1997

Robbie Robertson, Levon Helm, Rick Danko, and Garth Hudson discuss the making...

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Current Status: Returning Series

Network: BBC Four

Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States

Genres:Documentary, Music