Wire from the Bunker: Meet Rick Danko
Levon Helm, Richard Manuel, and Rick Danko, the Band – originally known as the Hawks when they backed Bob on his electric blaspheme of ‘66 – are arguably the only combo in popular music to boast three undeniably great vocalists. John and Paul were absolute rock’n’roll G.O.A.T.s but the quiet one was average at best. One could make the case for CSN but they were always hampered by sub-par material – except for when Y joined, of course. The Dead? Jerry got by on pure emotio
