4.9K views · 139 reactions | Today we remember THE BAND's bassist, Rick Danko on his birthday. Danko’s vocals on songs like “Stage Fright” and “It Makes No Difference” were a driving force in the success of The Band, capable of pulling the heartstrings of every listener. To celebrate the life of such a musical soul and huge talent, watch a rare video of Rick Danko performing "Sip the Wine." | RHINO | Facebook

5.1K views · 288 reactions | Rick Danko performing "When You Awake" for the Classic Albums documentary on The Band's self-titled album. The tune, co-penned by Richard Manuel and Robbie Robertson and sung so beautifully by Danko, is presented here stripped down and acoustic, and Danko makes the most of it! #TheBand #RickDanko #Danko | The Band: A History | Facebook

Remembering Rick on the day of his passing... Here he is performing "I'm Just Your Fool" for his 1987 educational video series, Electric Bass Techniques. Danko performs with his peers, Happy Traum on guitar, Andy Robinson on drums, and Sredni Vollmer on harmonica. #RickDanko #TheBand #MusicHistory | The Band: A History

Rick Danko performed "Java Blues" on Soundstage, 1978. The energetic performance is one of his finest. #RickDanko #TheBand #MusicHistory #RockHistory #Soundstage #1970s | The Band: A History