Every Studio Album By The Band, Ranked From Worst To Best

Over two separate eras, The Band became one of the most important and influential acts in pop music over the second half of the 20th century. They began by playing with rock 'n' roller Ronnie Hawkins, became Bob Dylan's backing band, and grew into their own legends. Their songwriting drew on everything from history to mythology to personal concerns, moving from comic to tragic with ease. The quintet of Levon Helm, Robbie Robertson, Rick Danko, Garth Hudson, and Richard Manuel would create something new, strange and captivating, eventually defining an era.