Richard Manuel
Richard Manuel Manuel in 1971 Background information Birth name Richard George Manuel Born (1943-04-03)April 3, 1943 Stratford, Ontario, Canada Died March 4, 1986(1986-03-04) (aged 42) Winter Park, Florida, United States Genres Country rock, R&b, rock and roll, americana Occupation(s) Musician, songwriter Instruments Vocals, piano, drums, keyboard, lap slide guitar, harmonica, clavinet, marimba, conga Years active 1957–1986 Labels Capitol, Dreamsville Japan Associated acts The Band, Ronnie Hawkins & The Hawks, The Revols, Bob Dylan, The Pencils Richard George Manuel (April 3, 1943 – March 4, 1986) was a Canadian composer, singer, and multi-instrumentalist, best known as the pianist, regular lead singer, and occasional drummer of the Band. Manuel took part in both the original incarnation of the group from 1967 to 1976, and the second incarnation from 1983 until his death.