description The Last Waltz Overview
The Last Waltz documented a November 1976 concert featuring the Band at Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco. It served as the group’s final performance, showcasing over a dozen guest musicians including prominent figures like Bob Dylan and Muddy Waters. The event was directed by the Band's original producer, John Simon.
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info The Last Waltz Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1978 |
help The Last Waltz FAQ
What concert does The Last Waltz document?
The Last Waltz documents The Band's farewell concert at Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco on Thanksgiving Day in 1976. Martin Scorsese directed the film, which was released after the concert.
Which guest musicians appear in The Last Waltz?
The film includes major guests such as Bob Dylan, Muddy Waters, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, and Dr. John. The lineup reflects The Band's deep ties to blues, folk, rock, and Americana.
Why is The Last Waltz important as a concert film?
It is often cited as one of the great concert films because Scorsese staged and shot the performance with feature-film care. The movie combines live performances with interviews and studio-shot material.
Was The Last Waltz really The Band's final performance?
It was presented as The Band's farewell to touring in its classic lineup with Robbie Robertson, Levon Helm, Rick Danko, Richard Manuel, and Garth Hudson. Members later performed in different forms, but the Winterland concert became the symbolic ending.
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