harmony and counterpoint. He initially found moderate success as a member of the London band, the Silhouettes — then came the summer of 1961, when Hudson was first approached by Ronnie Hawkins ...

He started playing piano from a young age, and was classically trained in music theory, harmony ... whose backing band The Hawks would later evolve into The Band. In 1961, Hudson agreed to join ...

In addition to classical piano training, Hudson comprehended music theory and harmony. He wrote his first song at age 11 and, by 12, had recruited a professional dance band to play the original ...

Garth Hudson was the mystery man in the Band, the silent one ... week to give his teenage bandmates lessons in music theory and harmony. He pissed off Danko by suggesting he practice his scales.

The Band's Garth Hudson in 1969. (David Attie/Getty Images) Garth Hudson, the stoic multi-instrumentalist and co-founder of the Canadian roots-rock group the Band, died Tuesday at a nursing ...

Last remaining member of The Band dies aged 87 - Hudson was a talented multi-instrumentalist best known for playing keyboards and saxophone for The Band ...