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Garth Hudson CM | |
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 Hudson performing with the Band, Hamburg, Germany, May 1971 | |
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| Birth name | Eric Hudson |
| Born | August 2, 1937 Windsor, Ontario, Canada |
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| Years active | 1949–present |
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| Website | garthandmaud |
Eric "Garth" Hudson CM (born August 2, 1937)[1] is a Canadian multi-instrumentalist best known as the keyboardist and occasional saxophonist for rock group the Band, for which he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. He was a principal architect of the group's sound, described as "the most brilliant organist in the rock world"[2][3] by Keyboard magazine. As of 2023, with the death of Robbie Robertson, Hudson is the last living original member of the Band.[4]
A master of the Lowrey organ, Hudson's other primary instruments are piano, accordion, electronic keyboards, and saxophones (alto, tenor, soprano, baritone, bass).[5] He has been a much-in-demand and respected session musician, performing with dozens of artists, including Elton John, who has cited him as an early influence.[6]
- ^ Kienzle, Rich. "Happy 80th To The Band's Organist Garth Hudson". post-gazette.com. PG Publishing Co., Inc. Archived from the original on February 24, 2021. Retrieved January 19, 2020.
- ^ "Music: Down to Old Dixie and Back". Time. January 12, 1970. Archived from the original on March 6, 2008. Retrieved May 23, 2014.
- ^ "Keyboard Magazine: Garth Hudson". Theband.hiof.no. December 1983. Retrieved May 23, 2014.
- ^ "Happy 75th, Garth Hudson!". windsorstar.com. Postmedia Network Inc. Retrieved January 19, 2020.
- ^ "Happy 75th, Garth Hudson!". windsorstar.com. Postmedia Network Inc. Retrieved January 19, 2020.
- ^ Andy Greene (February 2, 2011). "Elton John Gives Billy Joel 'Tough Love' in New Rolling Stone Cover Story | Music News". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 23, 2014.