Richard Manuel: His Life and Music, from the Hawks Tom Piazza and pine trees on earth

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Richard Manuel: His Life and Music, from the Hawks Tom Piazza and pine trees on earthSweetly soulful and creatively multifaceted, Richard Manuel of the Band left an indelible mark on rock history. From pivotal moments like Bob Dylan's controversial move to electric music to Woodstock and the Last Waltz, Manuel's journey unfolds in this first ever biography. Through insightful analysis and interviews, his troubled yet inspired spirit is contextualized within music history. From his role in forming the Band to his iconic vocals and