The last of the five members of the iconic American rock group, The Band, Garth Hudson’s death is the end of an era.

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Garth Hudson funeral at the Old Dutch Church in Kingston on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. * Amy Helm, second from left, was among those performing at Garth Hudson’s funeral on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, at Old ...

Bob Dylan has announced his first tour dates of 2025, and posted a heartfelt tribute to late Band keyboardist Garth Hudson.