Rick Danko
Canadian singer, songwriter, and musician (1943–1999)
Died aged 55CapricornCanada
Biography
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.
During the 1960s, Danko performed as a member of the Hawks, backing Ronnie Hawkins and then Bob Dylan. Then, between 1968 and 1977, Danko and the Hawks, now called the Band, released seven studio albums before breaking up. Beginning with the group's reformation in 1983 and up until his death, Danko participated in the Band's partial reunion.
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Career highlights
Genres
- rock and roll
Instruments
- bass guitar
- double bass
- voice
Awards & honours (1)
- Spellemannprisen i roots og country
Quick answers about Rick Danko
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- Rick Danko died on December 10, 1999 at the age of 55.
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- Rick Danko was born on December 29, 1943.
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- Rick Danko was born in Ontario.
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- Rick Danko's zodiac sign is Capricorn.
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- Rick Danko is a citizen of Canada.
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- Rick Danko is known as guitarist, singer-songwriter, singer, fiddler.
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