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Rick Danko: His Life, His Music & His Legacy
http://www.sipthewine.blogspot.com
This site is all about Rick Danko, the charismatic bass and acoustic guitar player and one of the three lead singers for the legendary rock group, The Band. Created and maintained by his friend and longtime publicist, Carol Caffin.
- Added on: Nov 17th, 2008
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Author: Carol Caffin
- Listed in: Rock Music
- Tags: rock music Woodstock bob dylan the band rick danko
Recent Posts
The Flame Still Burns: A Dedication to Rick
Ten years ago, on the morning of December 10, 1999, I struggled through tears to write the official press release announcing the death of Rick Danko. In between fielding calls asking for confirmation--even before the news was officially on the wire--...
Please Pardon the Delay...
If you've checked in for the something special that was promised, please check back within the next hour or two. We're running a little late and do apologize, but it is coming...remember, we're operating on Danko Standard Time here....
An "Illustrated" Rick Danko
Rick as seen through the eyes of Japanese artist/illustrator Yu-Shio. Note the ever-present smile.To see more of Yu-Shio's wonderful rock & roll illustrations, check out his site, Everyday Rock, at the following link: http://www.netpro.ne.jp/~yu-...
Pithy Words of Wisdom from The Dankster
This quote from Rick, which some of you may already be familiar with, appears in the current issue of the New Jersey-based rock rag, The Aquarian Weekly: Back when The Band was doing their thing in Woodstock out at Big Pink, Rick Danko was once quote...
Got a Minute? A Little Lament (and a Resolution)
Hey guys—got a minute? There’s something I want to share with you. As I’ve written before, from the day I met Rick two decades ago, it was my desire to help him. “Help” is a vague word, I know, but it’s the only word that fits. And “he...
Professor Louie & the Crowmatix: Whispering Pines
Many Band fans are familiar with the name Professor Louie & the Crowmatix, but not all fans are familiar with the group's authentic and original blend of roots, rock, country, and blues. If you haven't heard the music of Professor Louie & the...
