The Band are now seen as the most influential American group of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Having toured the circuit for years they became famous as Bob Dylan's backing band in 1965. After Dylan's motorcycle crash they recorded with him the songs which became known as the basement tapes. Their first two albums - "Music from Big Pink" and "The Band" - are among the seminal records of the era. In their preoccupation with American history and mythology they created a body of work of great beauty which has endured as well ...
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The Band are now seen as the most influential American group of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Having toured the circuit for years they became famous as Bob Dylan's backing band in 1965. After Dylan's motorcycle crash they recorded with him the songs which became known as the basement tapes. Their first two albums - "Music from Big Pink" and "The Band" - are among the seminal records of the era. In their preoccupation with American history and mythology they created a body of work of great beauty which has endured as well as any of the period. This book will take their story up to the end of the group which was captured in Martin Scorcese's film "The Last Waltz".
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The item is fairly worn but still readable. The book may have some cosmetic wear (i.e. creased spine/cover, scratches, curled corners, folded pages, sunburn, stains, water damage, bent, torn, damaged binding, dent). -The dust jacket if present, may be marked, and have considerable heavy wear or might be missing. -The book might be ex-library copy, and may have the markings and stickers associated from the library-The book may have considerable highlights/notes/underlined pages but the text is legible-Safe and Secure Mailer-No Hassle Return-Used books may not include supplementary material.
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Good. All pages and cover are intact. Possible slightly loose binding, minor highlighting and marginalia, cocked spine or torn dust jacket. Maybe an ex-library copy and not include the accompanying CDs, access codes or other supplemental materials.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
