Was the first and last voice to be heard on The Band's "Music From Big
Pink" album.
Hanged himself in a hotel bathroom during The Band reunion tour. All
members of the group except Robbie Robertson attended his funeral.
Played piano for The Band, and was one of the group's three lead
vocalists, alongside bassist Rick Danko and drummer Levon Helm. Also served
as drummer on songs where Helm played mandolin or rhythm guitar.