Across the Great Divide: The Band and America

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Summary: If you like rock n roll, read this book
Review: Think about how many records you owned and how many countless others you have listened to. Have you ever really read a good book about rock, especially with all the material out there from what is now called 'classic rock'? Finally, here is one.

Even if you only know 'The Weight' you should pick this up. Their musicial journey through the 60s, 70s and beyond, association with Bob Dylan and many others, and their coming into their own is fascinating. Anyone who has been in a band knows that the only real formula for success is a chemistry between the members - that is something that The Band had.

You'll learn about the five musicians who came together for the love of music and worked their way through the toils of the road to achieve an extremely high level of excellence. They were huge 30 years ago but for some reason they have maintained that level as other groups.

Note - before or after definitely watch 'The Last Waltz' too.