About this episode

This episode explores the final years of Richard Manuel, highlighting his struggles and performances during a challenging period of his life.

This episode traces the final years of Richard Manuel, from The Band’s relentless touring in 1984–86 to his last night in Winter Park, Florida. We follow the grind of the road, the pressures that built around him, and the moments of beauty still present in his late performances. This is the story of a brilliant singer living through the hardest years of his life, the night everything changed, and the music and tributes he left behind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics covered

• Richard Manuel
• The Band
• music history
• touring
• performances
• personal struggles
• legacy

Keywords

• Richard Manuel
• The Band
• touring
• performances
• music history
• Winter Park
• 1984-86

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Band

Places: Winter Park, Florida

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