Garth Hudson, the eldest and last surviving member of rock legends The Band, has died at age 87, according to a report published by the Associated Press.

Garth Hudson, who played the Lowrey organ, synthesizers, accordion, and woodwind with the Band, died in his sleep this morning (January 21), the Toronto Star reports. Hudson’s estate executor confirmed the news to The Star. Hudson was 87 years old.

Garth Hudson, who played organ, accordion, saxophone, and more as a member of the Band—perhaps still the group that best embodies the glorious, lawless amalgamation of styles at the very heart of rock and roll—died at the age of eighty-seven,

Robertson, the band’s guitarist and lead songwriter, died in 2023 after a long illness. Keyboardist-drummer Richard Manuel killed himself in 1986, bassist Rick Danko died in his sleep in 1999 and drummer Levon Helm died of cancer in 2012. The Band was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1994.

Eric “Garth” Hudson, the visionary multi-instrumentalist whose masterful organ playing helped define the sound of legendary rock group The Band, died in his sleep on Tuesday morning at a nursing home in Woodstock,

"File:The Band 2005710093.jpg" by Heinrich Klaffs is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. Garth Hudson, the multi-instrumentalist best known for

Recognised as a monumental force within Americana and rock music, Garth Hudson worked with Bob Dylan, the Lemonheads, Norah Jones and more.

Garth Hudson, the multifaceted keyboardist of The Band, passed away at 87. Renowned for his innovative style, Hudson's contributions shaped classics like The Weight and Up on Cripple Creek. The Band,

The recent passing of the legendary Dublin saxophonist and The Band's keyboardist were a reminder of glorious musical eras on both sides of the Atlantic

Keyboardist Garth Hudson, perhaps best known for his powerful and memorable Lowrey organ intro for the classic Band song “Chest Fever,” has died at 87.

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