Bob Dylan has paid tribute to Garth Hudson of The Band, who died last week. Via a post on X, Dylan stated: “Sorry to hear the news about Garth Hudson. He was a beautiful guy and the real driving force behind The Band. Just listen to the original recording of The Weight and you’ll see”.

Sorry to hear the news about Garth Hudson. He was a beautiful guy and the real driving force behind The Band. Just listen to the original recording of The Weight and you’ll see.

— Bob Dylan (@bobdylan) January 27, 2025

The Band backed Dylan on his 1966 tour, weaving their legacies together.

Dylan also revealed some tour dates for 2025, his first shows of the year:

03/25 Tulsa, OK @ Tulsa Theater
03/29 Wichita, KS @ Century II Concert Hall
04/04 Mankato, MN @ Mayo Clinic Health Systems Event Center
04/06 Green Bay, WI @ Weidner-Cofrin Family Hall