Rick Danko Movies
Rick Danko was the former lead singer for the 1960s and 1970s rock group the Band. Danko's main contribution to film was his performance in the final concert of the Band in 1976, which was put on film by a young Martin Scorsese. Titled The Last Waltz, the film is regarded as one of the single best concert films ever made, thanks in large part to the diverse and iconic talent assembled for the performance. Danko died one day after his 56th birthday, in late 1999. ~ All Movie Guide
- 1986
- PG13
After his wife is killed, a lawyer (Robert Logan) relocates to backwoods Arkansas to begin again, but must prove his innocence-- with help from a professor friend (Kathleen Quinlan)--when a local boy is kidnapped and the perpetrator has framed him for the crime. Levon Helm (from the Band) plays the sheriff, and several of his mates--Rick Danko, Garth Hudson, Richard Manuel--also appear in the film. ~ John Bush, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Robert Logan, Kathleen Quinlan, (more)
The classic rock group The Who are featured in this 1979 documentary about the career of the group. It is enhanced by rare footage of the performers, including a television interview with the later-deceased Keith Moon. Highlights include footage from many of the band's early performances. Among the many songs featured are "Magic Bus," "Won't Get Fooled Again," "My Generation," "Young Man's Blues," "Happy Jack," and excerpts from the innovative rock-opera Tommy. ~ Clarke Fountain, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey, (more)
Martin Scorsese's documentary of the 1976 final performance of the legendary Sixties rock group The Band is at once a show featuring some of the greatest rock performers of their generation and a bittersweet look back at an era that was just beginning to fade. As Scorsese guides the group through interview segments discussing their 15 years together, these relatively young men sound like battle-weary survivors. But The Band were in splendid form for this show, and their multiple guest stars pulled out all the stops, especially Muddy Waters, whose "Mannish Boy" is so powerful it nearly burns a hole in the screen; Van Morrison, with a rousing performance of "Caravan;" and Bob Dylan, whose "Baby Let Me Follow You Down" displays the brilliant cockiness of his barnstorming days with this band. The all-star camera crew and superb stereo sound mix create what is considered to be of the best-looking and sounding rock films ever (as the opening credit says, play this movie loud!), and two studio-shot sequences with Emmylou Harris and The Staple Singers stand on their own. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, (more)
Recorded in 1987, Rick Danko's Electric Bass Techniques features the legendary bass player for The Band discussing influences on his playing style, and showing in detail the techniques he uses to get his signature sound. He offers a variety of tips and exercises that will help anyone become a better musician. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
