Garth Hudson

Garth Hudson (1937–2025) was a Canadian pianist, composer and saxophonist.

Also recorded as Eric Garth Hudson.

Garth Hudson in brief

Born
1937
Died
2025
Known for
pianist, composer, saxophonist, musician and instrumentalist
Place of birth
Windsor
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Overview

Recorded at birth as Eric Garth Hudson.

Born at Windsor in 1937, died at Woodstock in 2025.

In detail

Garth Hudson studied at Medway High School. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is music and individual double-skin hourglass-shaped drums, both heads played. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are rock and roll, jazz, folk music and country music.

Membership is recorded of The Band.

Distinctions recorded are Member of the Order of Canada.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Garth Hudson”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q554422: Garth Hudson

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