Rick Danko

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. Rick's iconic plaintive tenor, his ethereal, one-of-a-kind harmonies and his loping, melodic, percussive bass playing were a large part of The Band's signature sound. Equally integral to The Band's mystique--and to their secure and enviable perch high atop the upper crust of rock and roll--was Rick's magnetic, larger-than-life persona--part innocent country boy, part wandering troubadour, part reluctant rock star.

Rick Danko was about music. He was about melody. He was about harmony. He was about authenticity. He was about vulnerability. Rick was--and always will be--the epitome of unadorned, unaffected, unparalleled cool.

I worked with Rick for many years. He was a dear friend and a major influence who "taught me how to seek the path." This site is part of a promise I made to him a long time ago. I hope you enjoy it.

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Forever Young ~ Forever Loved

On the Day Rick Danko Was Born, the Angels Sang.
Rick Sang Harmony.

Remembering Rick Today on His 67th Birthday...Forever Young, Forever Loved.
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7 comments:

  1. Beautiful, Carol - and he is still singing - words that rang true 11 years ago carry the same message today - and are as heartfelt as they were then. A few profound words that deliver the truth and will carry on Forever. Those words feel the same today as they did then. "Rick Sang Harmony" - a beautiful gift to the world. Rick and Harmony. Lovely, Carol.
    Love from Helen.

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  3. A beautiful man with indeed the voice of an angel. This is a great website and tribute thank you and keep up the good work. The Band lives on in our hearts:)

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  4. I was in a bad mood today, just little stuff, my wife said "go listen to Rick Danko" Sure thing it always puts me in a good mood!!

    Mark
    Buffalo NY

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  5. What a voice, what a bass player and all-around great musician. I did not personally know him, yet I miss him immensely. Such is the power of his music. Great site. Thanks for this.

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  6. Michael KedalaJun 19, 2011 03:43 PM

    Im a huge Rick fan. Im 26 from northern nj, and when i start talking about "Rick Danko" no ones ever heard of him, and then I go on and on about him. I feel his love and passion through the music. What an amazing soul.

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  7. Rick Danko ist und war ein grossartiger Sänger, der mir heute noch viel bedeutet. Ich kann mich nicht satthören an The Band´s Musik, vor allem die Songs, die er sang. Er wird immer lebendig für mich sein.

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