Robbie Robertson, who led the Canadian-American group the Band and worked extensively with Bob Dylan, has died at 80

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Robbie Robertson, Leader of The Band, Dies at 80

Guitarist-songwriter-singer Robbie Robertson, who led the Canadian-American group the Band to rock prominence in the 1970s, has died. He was 80.

variety.com

Robbie Robertson, The Band Legend, Dies At 80

The musician, who wrote many of The Band's most iconic songs, was surrounded by family.

www.huffpost.com

 

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[shotgun09]

Rest in Peace, Robbie

Big fan, have a few albums of his work.

I learned Native American Indian songs from him.

 

[IceIce9]

Truly one of the greatest songwriters ever.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/robbie-robertson-obit-1.6931772

With The Band, Robertson was credited with writing or co-writing the band's signature songs, including The Weight, The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down, Up on Cripple Creek, The Shape I'm In and Chest Fever.

 

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''ONCE WERE BROTHERS: ROBBIE ROBERTSON AND THE BAND is a confessional, cautionary, and occasionally humorous tale of Robertson’s young life and the creation of one of the most enduring groups in the history of popular music, The Band. The film is a moving story of Robertson’s personal journey, overcoming adversity and finding camaraderie alongside the four other men who would become his brothers in music, together making their mark on music history. ONCE WERE BROTHERS blends rare archival footage, photography, iconic songs and interviews with Robertson’s friends and collaborators including Martin Scorsese, Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, and more.''

 

[al66pine]

RIP Robbie Robertson.

Decades ago one of my first vinyl album buys (w babysitting $) was a new release: "Music from Big Pink."

DM* credits him w writing lyrics for "Up On Ripple Creek."

(Not sure if DM got the name right.
Google search Ripple Wine Commercial)

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* From DailyMail caption:
"Icon: Some of the most beloved songs he wrote for The Band include The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down, Up On Ripple Creek and The Weight; pictured 1971."

 

[Smelly Squirrel]

RIP

 

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Statement from Robbie Robertson’s family.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1689388986056269825

 

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