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How Robbie Robertson Changed Bob Dylan Forever

How Robbie Robertson Changed Bob Dylan Forever

Bob Dylan has played with a lot of electric guitarists. Fine players, all. One stands alone, however, in this long musical history: Robbie Robertson.

How Levon Helm Turned 'Dirt Farmer' Into a Rootsy, Thrilling Comeback

How Levon Helm Turned ‘Dirt Farmer’ Into a Rootsy, Thrilling Comeback

Released 15 years ago this week, Levon Helm’s ‘Dirt Farmer’ was so determinedly rustic that it made the Band sound like sleek electronica.

Desert Island Discs: 1960s Classic Rock

Desert Island Discs: 1960s Classic Rock

Here are the ’60s classic-rock records we simply couldn’t live without if something went wrong on our three-hour tour … our three-hour tour …

Why ‘Bobby Charles’ Is the Best Band Album Not Released by the Band

Why ‘Bobby Charles’ Is the Best Band Album Not Released by the Band

Bobby Charles’ too-often-overlooked self-titled album arrived 50 years ago with a set of timeless and beautiful songs – and some very famous friends.

The Band - 'Stage Fright: 50th Anniversary Edition' (2021)

The Band – ‘Stage Fright: 50th Anniversary Edition’ (2021)

Robbie Robertson didn’t just remix the Band’s third album with Bob Clearmountain. He created a completely new track sequence for ‘Stage Fright.’

A Legacy Reclaimed: Robbie Robertson and the Band

A Legacy Reclaimed: Robbie Robertson and the Band

A new reissue of the Band’s self-titled second album paired with a group of originals by Robbie Robertson to remind us of their towering influence.

How Levon Helm's 'Electric Dirt' Confirmed a Stirring Late-Career Resurgence

How Levon Helm’s ‘Electric Dirt’ Confirmed a Stirring Late-Career Resurgence

Released 10 years ago today, Levon Helm’s ‘Electric Dirt’ was the sound of a man, and a singer, reborn.

50 from 50, Canadiana 1967-2017: More Perfect Playlists

50 from 50, Canadiana 1967-2017: More Perfect Playlists

With “50 from 50, Canadiana 1967-2017,” JC Mosquito collects 50 songs released by Canadian artists over the last 50 years.

Mavis Staples Behind the Scenes at the Band's 'Last Waltz': 'It Wasn't Rehearsed to Go Like That'

Mavis Staples Behind the Scenes at the Band’s ‘Last Waltz’: ‘It Wasn’t Rehearsed to Go Like That’

Mavis Staples joined the Band on “The Weight” after their famous ‘Last Waltz’ concert on Thanksgiving 1976 – and something amazing happened.

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A side-stage Svengali, Allen Toussaint found musical salvation in Katrina

Allen Toussaint, who has died at 77, was always content to work behind the scenes – until a devastating storm swept him from New Orleans.