Episode
Richard Manuel’s Final Chapter
- Podcast
- The Band: A History
- Published
- Jan 3, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 2297
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Summary
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