Eric Garth Hudson CM (August 2, 1937 – January 21, 2025) was a Canadian multi-instrumentalist best known as the keyboardist and occasional saxophonist for the rock group The Band, for which he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994.

Mar 3, 2022 · First, foremost, and sadly, Garth Hudson’s wife, “Sister” Maud Hudson—who was a singer herself as well as an actress—passed away on February 27th in a sad development in The Band’s sphere of influence. Performing with her husband as a duo, Maud was raised in Los Angeles where she met Garth.

Garth Hudson was born and brought up in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. His parents, Fred Hudson and Olive Pentland, were both musicians. He joined the band The Hawks, along with Rick Danko.

Garth Hudson’s family consists of his parents and siblings. His father’s name is Fred James Hudson and his mother’s name is Olive Louella Pentland. Social Media Profile. Garth Hudson was born on August 2, 1937, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. As of the year 2025, his age is 87 years. His height is 5 feet 8 inches.

Jan 21, 2025 · Garth Hudson married vocalist and actress Maud Hudson in 1975. The couple often collaborated musically, performing together and releasing albums such as “Live at the Wolf” (2005). Their partnership was both personal and professional, with Maud contributing vocals to many of Garth’s projects.

Jan 21, 2025 · Musician and Composer. Native Canadian Eric Garth "Honey Boy" Hudson was a founding member of the legendary rock group, The Band. They were inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1989 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. In addition to Hudson, The Band's other members were: Levon Helm, Robbie Robertson, Rick Danko and Richard ...

His parents, Fred Hudson and Olive Pentland, were both musicians. He joined the band The Hawks, along with Rick Danko. Garth Hudson: his birthday, what he did before fame, his family life, fun trivia facts, popularity rankings, and more.

Jan 21, 2025 · His parents, former World War I fighter pilot Fred James Hudson and Olive Louella Pentland, played instruments. The family moved in 1940 to London, Ontario, and Hudson attended Broughdale...

Oct 28, 2014 · When he was three years old, the Hudson family moved to London, Ontario. His father was an entomologist, and an inspector for the Canadian government. Because he had a strong interest in science when he was young, Garth thought he would work, as his father had, as an agricultural researcher.

Jan 21, 2025 · Hudson joined a family of musicians: his father played flute, drums, cornet and the saxophone, performing regularly in local dance bands, while his mother was a vocalist, who also played...