Garth Hudson

Eric Garth Hudson (born August 2, 1937) is a Canadian multi-instrumentalist. As the organist, keyboardist and saxophonist for Canadian-American rock group the Band, he was a principal architect of the group's sound. Hudson has been called "the most brilliant organist in the rock world" by Keyboard magazine. As of 2019, Hudson and Robbie Robertson are the only original members of The Band who are still alive. A master of the Lowrey organ, Hudson's other primary instruments are piano, electronic keyboards, saxophone (alto, tenor, soprano, baritone, bass), and accordion. He has been a much-in-demand and respected session musician, performing with dozens of artists, including Elton John, who has cited him as an early influence.