Robbie Robertson ... dead at 80

[DeadRock]

Wow...RIP Mr. Robertson...you were there, and did that...

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

The Band’s guitarist and primary songwriter collaborated with Bob Dylan and penned “The Weight,” “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down,” and “Up On Cripple Creek,…

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[beardsley]

Sad news. I could recognize Robbie's guitar playing by the age of 8 or so thanks to my dad. Pure genius player.

 

[DeadRock]

I think back over my life...and if I could only have one musician/songwriter...it'd be He...

 

[stratmel]

RIP, Robbie

 

[DeadRock]

 

[malden]

 

[bobabode]

His work is always in rotation around here.
RIP Robbie Robertson.
Condolences to his family and many friends.

 

[DeadRock]

...man...I'm weepin' like a baby...warmin' up the tubes...Big Pink, The Band, and The Last Waltz on deck...

 

[malden]

I hope he's in the backseat listening to Little Willie John...

 

[bobabode]

Listened to that one yesterday, just hit play again.

In my dreams the pipes were playing
In my dreams I lost a friend

 

[cartop]

Sad, R.I.P. Robbie.

 

[SmileyFaceEQ]

Almost a weekly occurrence these days. Only going to accelerate.

Somewhere down the crazy river.........

 

[bobabode]

Up next Storyville

 

[xrayspex77]

RIP Robbie

Playing The Band a Musical History

My Avatar is a composite of a few of the Basement Tapes

 

[grillebilly]

Already posted

 

[WillVT]

Damn. This is big one. What a legend.
This is a great tribute to his genius.
I may have to go watch Once We Were Brothers again.

 

[Drumaniac]

One of my faves! RIP Robbie

 

[jbrainey]

One of my favorites. I hate hearing this! RIP Mr. Robinson. Thank you for all the excellent music!
T/Y for the heads up, his self titled album is in the queue now.

 

[sfox52]

Sad to hear this. The passing of another music legend.

 

[bigaltx24]

One of my all time favorites, RIP sir, I'll always be a fan.