| Jericho is the eighth studio album by Canadian-American rock group the Band. It was released on November 2, 1993, through Rhino Entertainment subsidiary Pyramid Records. It was the band's first studio album since Islands (1977) and their first since re-forming without guitarist and songwriter Robbie Robertson in 1983. Returning from the original lineup were Levon Helm (drums, mandolin and vocals), Rick Danko (bass, guitar and vocals), and Garth Hudson (organ, keyboards and horns), while pianist and vocalist Richard Manuel, who died in 1986, posthumously appears on one track. New to the group were drummer Randy Ciarlante, keyboardist Richard Bell, and guitarist Jim Weider. In addition to the core band lineup, many guest musicians and songwriters contributed to the album. |
