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Amidst the newfound fame came a wave of turmoil. The pressures of success began to expose underlying vulnerabilities within The Band and their circle. Personal struggles—particularly Richard Manuel's battle with substance abuse and Rick Danko's ongoing issues stemming from a serious car accident—set the stage for a gradual disintegration of the tightly-knit community that had flourished in Woodstock.
As the years progressed, both Dylan and Morrison faced their frustrations with fame and the pitfalls of public life. Contrary to their initial desires to retreat into anonymity, the artists found themselves increasingly in the spotlight, with demands from fans and the chaos of their once-peaceful town bearing down upon them.