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Richard George Manuel (April 3, 1943 – March 4, 1986) was a Canadian musician, singer, and songwriter, best known as a pianist and one of three lead singers in the Band, for which he was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994.
Jun 2, 2021 · Richard Manuel was a singer, songwriter, and pianist for the folk-rock group, The Band. He struggled with drug and alcohol abuse, depression, and died by suicide in 1986 at age 42.
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Mar 4, 2013 · After the Band performed a concert at the Cheek to Cheek Lounge in Winter Park, Fla., a depressed and drug-abused Richard Manuel returned to his hotel room and ended his life by hanging.
A tribute to the late singer and pianist of The Band, who hanged himself in a Florida motel room in 1986. The article traces his musical journey from Stratford to Woodstock, his struggles with booze and drugs, and his legacy in rock history.
Mar 3, 2014 · Learn about Richard Manuel, the lead vocalist and multi-instrumentalist of The Band, who died 28 years ago. Watch videos of his performances and read tributes from his bandmates and friends.
Mar 4, 2024 · Watch Richard Manuel, the lead singer and pianist of The Band, perform songs like "The Shape I'm In" and "Rag Mama Rag" with his raw, soulful baritone. Learn about his life, his struggles with addiction, and his suicide on March 4th, 1986.
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Learn about the life and career of Richard Manuel, the versatile singer and pianist of The Band, who co-wrote songs with Bob Dylan and Levon Helm. Discover his early days with Ronnie Hawkins, his struggles with addiction, and his legacy in rock history.
