Garth Hudson, who is the last surviving member of the group The Band, passed away at the age of 87.
On Tuesday, January, the multi-instrumentalist’s dismal news was confirmed in a statement shared on The Band‘s official Instagram account.
“Today, we sadly say goodbye to Garth “Honey Boy” Hudson, the last living original member of The Band,” the statement read. “A musical genius and cornerstone of the group’s timeless sound, Garth once said, ‘I found some true enjoyment in helping people get to the bottom of their feelings.'”
“Through his music, he did just that—helping us all feel more deeply and connect to something greater. Rest easy, Garth.”
As per a report by Rolling Stone the musician passed away early Tuesday morning at a rehabilitation and nursing center in New York.
The cause of death was unknown and a friend of the musician Jan Haust told the outlet that he “died peacefully” and “yesterday was a day of music and hand-holding.”
Hudson is famously known for his work with The Band, which was initially named the Hawks.
During the band’s time as Hawk, Bob Dylan hired the group as his backing band.
The Band officially released seven studio albums between 1968 to 1977 and Hudson released a solo album in 2001.
Hudson was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 and honored with a Lifetime Achievement Grammy award in 2008.
