- Was the first and last voice to be heard on The Band's "Music From Big Pink" album.
- Hanged himself in a hotel bathroom during The Band reunion tour. All members of the group except Robbie Robertson attended his funeral.
- Played piano for The Band, and was one of the group's three lead vocalists, alongside bassist Rick Danko and drummer Levon Helm. Also served as drummer on songs where Helm played mandolin or rhythm guitar.
- Member of the musical group The Band.
- Elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (as a member of the Band) in 1994.
- The music video The Call: Everywhere I Go (1986) is dedicated to him.
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