A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs

Episode 167: “The Weight” by The Band

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Aug 14, 2023
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INSIGHT

Criticism Can Shape Culture

  • Andrew Hickey argues some criticism can shape culture as much as art itself.
  • He uses John Ruskin as an example of criticism influencing art and society.
ANECDOTE

Hawks Break From Ronnie Hawkins

  • The Hawks split from Ronnie Hawkins and became their own band after feeling underpaid and undervalued.
  • Helm led the musicians' push to stop being sidemen and claim equal status and pay.
ANECDOTE

Dylan Hires The Whole Band

  • Bob Dylan called Levon Helm and Robbie Robertson to play gigs then invited the whole Hawks to tour with him.
  • The Hawks insisted they would join only as a full band, not as individual sidemen.
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