The Band: Pioneers of Americana Music Paperback – October 30, 2017

One of my all time favourite bands. Great to read about their history. I guess the Robertson /Helm saga will never be resolved. You are either a Robertson or Helm party

This book is a solid history of The Band as pioneers of Americana music. There are no major revelations in the book and I didn’t learn anything particularly new, but I found it an easy and enjoyable read that tells the history of The Band very clearly, both during their glory days and after they split up. Serious fans and followers of the group may not find much in here to rave about, but for those less avid fans or those who are just getting to know the group, this book is a good introduction.

Repetitive and derivative too often, avoids evaluating the Levon/Robbie feud.

Excellent book. Well written

All's well here. TheCD & the book just had the arrival dates switched, no worries & 5*s

Partly well researched and well written . He's obviously a fan but he does get some elementary facts wrong .The Capitol remasters are just that , remastered not remixed . Big difference . He also confuses the vocalsof Rick and Richard at times . However , I'll read anything about one of my all time Bands .

I've read Levon's book (This Wheel's On Fire) and one other volume on The Band (Across the Great Divide); I found both were of more use to fans of the band The Band than this very padded article trying to act as a book.There were numerous mis-statements of fact, typographical errors, repeated quotes (in different chapters), digressions and extensive (and incorrect) "facts" about musicians with little direct relationships with The Band.Despite Levon's obvious prejudices, I'd still consider This Wheel a better, and more germane, introduction to the music and history of The Band.

Have not read yet but it looks nice and interesting!

A good book. Lots of details and updated - the "after the Band" period well covered. Drawback: too many facts repeated from obvious sources. And a heavy hand at times (style).