Roots of The Band
The artists and genres The Band came out of — one hop back on the influence tree.
Clarence "Frogman" HenryartistClarence Henry II, known as Clarence "Frogman" Henry, was an American rhythm and blues singer and pianist, best known for his hits "Ain't Got No Home" (1956) and "(I Don't Know Why) But I Do" (1961).
Dr. Johnartist
Billy Prestonartist
Ronnie Hawkinsartist
Bob Dylanartist- John P. Hammondartist
Robbie Robertsonartist
Leon Russellartist- Jakob Dylanartist
Karen DaltonartistKaren J. Dalton was an American country blues singer, guitarist, and banjo player. She was associated with the early 1960s Greenwich Village folk music scene, particularly with Fred Neil, the Holy Modal Rounders, and Bob Dylan. Although she did not enjoy much commercial success during her lifetime, her music has gained significant recognition since her death. Artists like Nick Cave, Devendra Banhart, and Joanna Newsom have noted her as an influence.
In the Right PlaceartistIn the Right Place is the sixth album by the New Orleans R&B artist Dr. John. The album was released on Atco Records in 1973, and became the biggest selling album of Dr. John's career.
Bobby Charlesartist
Champion Jack Dupreeartist
Bob Dylan's Greatest Hits Vol. IIartistBob Dylan's Greatest Hits Vol. II, also known as More Bob Dylan Greatest Hits in certain territories, is the second greatest hits album by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan. It was released on November 17, 1971, through Columbia Records. A double album, the set contains previously released material spanning The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan (1963) to the "Watching the River Flow" single, as well as previously unreleased recordings of songs written by Dylan which had been hits for other artists.
Ian Tysonartist
Chuck WillisartistHarold "Chuck" Willis was an American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter. His biggest hits, "C. C. Rider" (1957) and "What Am I Living For" (1958), both reached No. 1 on the Billboard R&B chart. He was known as 'The King of the Stroll' for his performance of the 1950s dance, the Stroll.
- Minnie Pearlartist
Mystery Trainartist"Mystery Train" is a song written and recorded by American blues musician Junior Parker in 1953. Originally performed in the style of a Memphis blues or rhythm and blues tune, it was inspired by earlier songs and later became a popular rockabilly song, as first covered by Elvis Presley, then numerous others.
- Didn't It Rainartist