Garth Hudson, the iconic keyboardist of The Band, has died at the age of 87. Known for his distinctive churchy sound, Hudson was a vital part of the group's success, playing the Lowrey organ and clavinet on classic tracks like 'Chest Fever' and 'Up On Cripple Creek'. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 and continued to perform and collaborate with artists like Norah Jones and Neko Case throughout his career.
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Garth Hudson performs in 2012 at the Love For Levon benefit concert in East Rutherford, N.J., a memorial tribute to his bandmate Levon Helm., has died. The Canadian musician was 87 years old. His close friend Jan Haust, a music archivist and producer, confirmed the news to NPR."He was a divine musical gentleman," Haust says."He died peacefully in his sleep, holding the hand of someone he loved.
Born Eric Hudson in Windsor, Ontario, in 1937, the musician grew up with parents who supported his talents, both multi-instrumentalists themselves. When Hudson was repeatedly approached by members of what would become The Band, he initially declined to join. It was only with a few special conditions — including an extra $10 a week to teach music lessons to the other members, which he hoped would help earn his rock-averse parents' approval — that he finally gave in.
"The best line I ever heard with respect to Garth is, 'Music is his first language,'"Canadian writer Harry Hew tells NPR."He's always been in his own world, and I'm just grateful he found a way to communicate with our world."In 1994, The Band was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Later in his career, Hudson worked as a session musician for artists including Norah Jones and Neko Case.
"As soon as his fingers touch the keys, everything is right with the world, and it's magical," Hew says."I mean, he never lost that spark."
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