Hudson's been in very frail health due to advanced aged, but his loss still hits very hard. Absolutely love the Band, and despite the tumultuous and polarized arguments longtime fans might have of who wronged who, there's no doubt that musically they were a democratic unit where everyone contributed massively - the group of legend would've been unthinkable without any of them. To the very end of their first run, Hudson was exceptional and still growing by leaps and bounds, as heard on
Northern Lights-Southern Cross, the last album they made that lives up to their legacy.
I've been to Big Pink a few times, and last time I just sat on the bench outside with my partner for about 20 or 30 minutes on a crisp, clear autumn day, just picturing Dylan and the Band enjoying their solitude around there.
