#OnThisDay in 1976, The Band held their farewell concert, “The Last Waltz”, at the Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco. We are so thankful for all the people that came together to help make rock’n’roll history. #TheLastWaltzWeek | THE BAND

On this day in 1976, The Band's farewell concert #TheLastWaltz illuminated the Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco. With its star-studded lineup and Martin Scorsese's magic touch, it remains an eternal beacon in music history. 🎶 What's your favorite moment from this #Thanksgiving musical masterpiece? | THE BAND

On November 25, 1976, The Band performed their farewell concert, The Last Waltz, at San Francisco’s Winterland Ballroom. Captured by director Martin Scorsese and released in 1978, the film features The Band performing alongside an incredible lineup of guests, including Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Muddy Waters, Dr. John, and Eric Clapton. Originally a backing band for Ronnie Hawkins and later Dylan, The Band became one of rock’s most influential groups. The Last Waltz remains a landmark

ON THIS DATE IN 1976: THE BAND recorded their "farewell concert appearance" at San Francisco's Winterland Ballroom. 'The Last Waltz' was filmed by director Martin Scorsese and made into a documentary of the same title, and featured special guest appearances by Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, Bob Dylan, Ronnie Wood, Muddy Waters, Neil Young, Neil Diamond, Van Morrison (Official), Bobby Charles, Dr. John, Paul Butterfield, Emmylou Harris, Ronnie Hawkins, Joni Mitchell, and The Staple Singers. | Levon H

Available Now... The Criterion Collection presents THE LAST WALTZ on Blu-ray and 4K UHD. More than just one of the greatest concert films ever made, Martin Scorsese's THE LAST WALTZ (1978) is an at once ecstatic and elegiac summation of a vital era in American rock music. Order this edition of Martin Scorsese's groundbreaking music documentary, which includes: New 4K digital restoration, supervised and approved by director Martin Scorsese, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack supervi