Cathy Smith
Unfortunately, this groupie’s most famous tale does not have a happy ending. Many have heard her name in relation to John Belushi and his tragic death. However, before that horrible event, she spent a good deal of time with The Band and inspired a lyric in their song “The Weight.” Her lyrical influence did not stop there. “Sundown” by Canadian Gordon Lightfoot was written about their rocky relationship. Not to mention, she also sang backup. According to her, Richard Manuel from The Band proposed to her, but she turned him down.
Cathy Smith
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