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1943 – 1999Rick Danko (1943-1999)Died 10 December 1999, aged 55Rick Danko was a Canadian musician and founding member of The Band, playing bass and contributing vocals on albums such as Music from Big Pink. The group was highly influential in shaping American roots rock. He died in his sleep at his home in New York.