By Jake Gallagher

It’s been over thirty-five years since The Band played their Last Waltz, but their music sounds as relevant today as ever. Levon, Rick, Richard, Garth, and Robbie first came together in Canada as a backing band for established artists in the late fifties. But, it wasn’t until 1965, when the group went on tour with Bob Dylan, that they got the jump start they needed to move into the spotlight. Throughout the late sixties and seventies The Band’s free flowing, folk-meets-rock sound garnered them much critical acclaim, and left an influence that’s still felt today. Their lyrics told stories that sounded legendary from the first time you heard them, while their music was both spontaneous and experimental, and yet, totally approachable. Like their songs, the group’s style was as unique as it was familiar. A little bit city-slim, a little bit well-worn country, and always full of character, the men in The Band dressed the part as well as they played it.

Two classic Band outfits:

• Engineered Garments Type 5 Jean Jacket
• Gitman Vintage Printed Corduroy Shirt
• Batten Sportswear Classic Corduroy Pants
• Wolverine 1,000 Mile Boots

• New York Hat Co. Wool Felt Topper
• Beams Plus Three Button Harris Tweed Jacket
• Alden Indy Boots
• Journal Standard Double Faced One Pocket Shirt
• Rogue Territory Dark Stanton Jeans

Jake Gallagher is a writer and student currently living in Manhattan. He focuses on back stories and the historical side of menswear at his site Wax-Wane.com. You can also follow him on Twitter.