RIP Robbie Robertson

[lilchi721]

Front man for the Canadian/American rock band The Band

The Band guitarist and frontman Robbie Robertson dies aged 80

RIP.

metro.co.uk

 

[Hank Kingsley]

Halfway through the Last Waltz right now. Sitting on my patio with a few cold ones, a couple of bowls, remembering Robbie.

As somebody elsewhere said, “He’s back with Levon.” And Richard and Rick.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Halfway through the Last Waltz right now. Sitting on my patio with a few cold ones, a couple of bowls, remembering Robbie.

As somebody elsewhere said, “He’s back with Levon.” And Richard and Rick.

Only Garth is left now.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/09/entertainment/robbie-robertson-death/index.html

Robbie Robertson’s 10 best recordings – from Bob Dylan to the Band

The heart of the Band, an integral player in Dylan’s rise, and a stunning solo artist, the Canadian singer, songwriter and guitarist has died aged 80

www.theguardian.com

Robbie Robertson, 80, Dies; Canadian Songwriter Captured American Spirit

As the chief songwriter and guitarist for the Band, he offered a rustic vision of his adopted country that helped inspire the genre that came to be known as Americana.

www.nytimes.com

The Band in the late 1960s, from left: Garth Hudson, Levon Helm, Richard Manuel, Mr. Robertson and Rick Danko.
Though Mr. Robertson dominated the group’s songwriting credits, he frequently emphasized the importance of all five members.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Robbie Robertson - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

R.I.P. Robbie.

Love this tune....

 

[Hank Kingsley]

That was a really good solo album.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

That was a really good solo album.

Hauntingly good.

 

[Used 2 B Hu]

Halfway through the Last Waltz right now. Sitting on my patio with a few cold ones, a couple of bowls, remembering Robbie.

As somebody elsewhere said, “He’s back with Levon.” And Richard and Rick.

And Garth?

Edit: see he's 86 and still playing!

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

And Garth?

See post 4

 

[redskinsfan1963]

rip to a great guitarist and songwriter.

 

[Used 2 B Hu]

See post 4

Yeah, had to do a quick googlie, I thought he had passed away years ago

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Yeah, had to do a quick googlie, I thought he had passed away years ago

Nope he’s still active and guests on other artists and bands albums.

 

[fknhippie]

Guessing he feels a little more than bout half past dead.

 

[Used 2 B Hu]

Guessing he feels a little more than bout half past dead.

boo this man

 

[fknhippie]

boo this man

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Awesome cover of this 50's tune by Junior Parker. Elvis Presley did a good one long ago too, but this imho is better....
Robbie added some of his own lyrics to the original for the Band's album version.