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Richard Clare Danko (December 29, 1943 – December 10, 1999) [1] was a Canadian musician, bassist, songwriter, and singer, best known as a founding member of the Band, for which he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. During the 1960s, Danko performed as a member of the Hawks, backing Ronnie Hawkins and then Bob Dylan.
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Rick Danko was a Canadian-born bass player and singer who co-founded The Band, a seminal rock group that backed Bob Dylan and influenced many musicians. He died in 1999 at age 56, after a career of musical eclecticism and personal struggles.
Dec 10, 1999 · This web page reports the death of Rick Danko, the bassist and singer of The Band, in 1999. It also mentions his weight problem, his solo career, and his involvement with The Band.
Dec 10, 1999 · Richard Clare Danko (December 29, 1943 – December 10, 1999) was a Canadian musician, bassist, songwriter, and singer, best known as a founding member of the Band, for which he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994.
In memory ofRick Danko. Rick Danko. Richard Clare Danko, Dec. 29 1943 - Dec. 10 1999. Lead singer. Instrument: Bass, violin, guitar. The music will live forever. "I think Rick was one of the greatest and most soulful singers I've ever heard. Definitely, the most original bass player I've ever heard, and one of the kindest hearts to have ever ...
Rick’s voice indeed sounded better than ever, and he began actively promoting the CD, as well as laying down tracks for a new album (which would be released, posthumously, in August 2000 as Times Like These). On December 10, 1999, Rick Danko died as he had lived - simply, without fanfare, pomp or pretense.
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