Member of the Order of Canada
Eric Garth Hudson, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
Keyboardist Garth Hudson is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist and national musical treasure, best known as a founding member of Canadian-American rock group The Band. Revered by music lovers, he also contributes to the works of dozens of renowned artists worldwide with a tone and style that come naturally to him. Having performed at many of the world’s largest music gatherings, including 1969’s Woodstock Festival, he also performs in intimate settings, and takes centre stage as a curator of talent and generous mentor to many emerging artists.