A band so important they're called THE Band released Music From Big Pink in 1968 and it shook up the whole rock and roll establishment. Do you know which Beatle cited this album as a reason he decided to leave the Fab Four? Do you know why it's called Music From Big Pink? Was it a hit? Was it a flop? If you don't know the answers to these questions, this 101 is for you!
In this episode you will learn:
- the basic info about the album
- its critical and commercial reception
- why Rolling Stone thinks it's one of the greatest albums of all time
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