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Garth Hudson, Final Member of The Band, Passes Away at 87 in Woodstock
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- Garth Hudson, last of The Band, died at 87 near Woodstock's Big Pink.
- Hudson, a classically trained virtuoso, was vital to The Band's unique sound.
- Known as the 'silent' member, he played diverse instruments like piano and accordion.
- The Band gained fame backing Dylan; Hudson's style was key on the 1966 tour.
- His work on 'Music From Big Pink' combined traditional and modern musical elements.
- 'The Last Waltz' displayed Hudson's blend of simplicity with powerful music.
- Inducted into the Rock Hall in 1994, he influenced artists like the Beatles.
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