Rick Danko: Solo, But Not Alone
Chris Charlesworth, Melody Maker, 2 October 1976
WITH THE possible exception of Robbie Robertson, the individual members of the Band have enjoyed a remarkable anonymity that belies their status as one of America's most popular and important groups, A mystique surrounds them, not only because they spent years as Bob Dylan's backing group, but because of the haunting, often sombre music they create.
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