hearing reports that Robbie Robertson has passed away at age 80 ----------

Robbie Robertson, Leader of The Band, Dies at 80 (Variety)



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Oh no! 1 of my faves. Got to meet him once, very cool guy.

Robbie Robertson, Leader of The Band, Dies at 80

By Chris Morris

[variety.com]

Robbie Robertson, Master Storyteller Who Led the Band, Dead at 80

"Robbie was surrounded by his family at the time of his death," longtime manager says

By Andy Greene

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RIP, Robbie.



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Aj! I often play his first solo album. I love it. Vinyl. RIP, man.

This ist very sad. Live at the Academy of Music is the best live album ever! Very sad!

Damn. I was just watching something with him on state with Clapton. I never realized how good he was on guitar.

Sad indeed RIP, just saw a documentary about him and the Band

RIP to a legend.

Wow - this is a shock. He was a incredible musician. His work in “the Band”
and his solo work was excellent. I highly recommend the documentary “Once Were
Brothers”. Thanks for the ride Robbie - Rest in Peace…

The Band is one of my favorite bands. Great musicians. Rip Robbie Robertson

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This video brings tears to my eyes and I cannot explain why.

Man, these guys are filing out at an alarming rate. A massive influence within the music community back in the late 60’s early 70’s. Robbie was a terrific guitarist and songwriter. A sad day for fans of The Band, Dylan. RIP Robbie and thanks for the music!

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Damn. I was just watching something with him on state with Clapton. I never realized how good he was on guitar.

Perhaps this is what you were watching, from the Last Waltz...Eric's guitar strap comes loose at about 40 sec. and Robbie immediately steps in and later on, and much to Eric's surprise, Robbie starts matching him lick for lick, very cool.





Rip Robbie.



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Damn. RIP Robbie. A real loss to music. Chuck Leavell is being interviewed on the CBC as I type…

Very sad news. What an artist. RIP Robbie.

Rest In Peace Robbie!

Sad day. I love the Band and recently spent some time visiting Rick Danko’s former stomping grounds in Simcoe, Ontario. Bill’s Corners and Blayney to be more precise.

Robbie was, like all his band mates, an incredible talent.

RIP

I discovered The Band through Robbie's solo albums in the eighties (which were really good although Robbie's voice is not the strongest of voices). I learned that he was partially of indian descent also.
He was a decent actor too and a very good story teller. I think he had a good life - may he rest in peace.

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This video brings tears to my eyes and I cannot explain why.

Because it shows the universal message of music, in this case being used to bring change in the world. Thanks for sharing, I’d not seen this one.

Oh man. Dagger. What a loss. He created an amazing body of work that caught the attention of all the British rockers of the era starting with "Music From Big Pink"...and had the perfect band to bring it to life.

Rest in peace Robbie Robertson - prayers to you.

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Damn. I was just watching something with him on state with Clapton. I never realized how good he was on guitar.

Perhaps this is what you were watching, from the Last Waltz...Eric's guitar strap comes loose at about 40 sec. and Robbie immediately steps in and later on, and much to Eric's surprise, Robbie starts matching him lick for lick, very cool.





Rip Robbie.

Robbie's mic may not be plugged in on The Last Waltz but his guitar playing is absolutely extrordinary all night.

Terribly sad news...damn....


RIP Robbie Robertson



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Rip this joint, gonna save your soul, round and round and round we go......

Loved The Band and their early albums. Love Robertson's solo stuff. His first solo album still sounds so right. It was the second CD I bought back when CD's were the thing. RIP. There's one helluva heavenly band awaiting you.

BTW, pmk251, thank you for the post of the Playing For Change version of The Weight. So cool and so right for the moment.

R.I.P.

I remember watching "The Last Waltz" for the first time and being mesmerized.

RIP to a great Canadian Robbie Robertson.

RIP Robbie

The Weight with the Staples Singer from the Last Waltz. A true gem

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Oh my God....What a big loss to the Canadian music industry. What a talented artist, I liked The Band & his solo stuff. RIP Robbie thanks for all the memories.

RIP Robbie, one of his kind. You'll be missed. But thankfully there is a wonderful musical legacy to listen forever.

- Doxa