[ad_1] The wounded sense of what might have been that’s hovered over the story of the Band since Robbie Robertson walked away from the group in 1976 swelled miserably this month with the surprising news that Robertson had died, at age eighty. It was a sombre moment even for those who had long since come… Continue reading Robbie Robertson and the Greatest Songs Never Finished
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Robbie Robertson was on the verge of his greatest success
[ad_1] This article was not supposed to be an appreciation. I was literally hours away from interviewing Robbie Robertson for a celebratory feature about his most impressive film score, for the forthcoming “Killers of the Flowers Moon,” and his long and varied collaboration with its director, Martin Scorsese, who was also going to answer some… Continue reading Robbie Robertson was on the verge of his greatest success
15 essential Robbie Robertson songs
[ad_1] Robbie Robertson, the leader of the pioneering Americana group the Band, entered the pantheon of great rock songwriters early in his career. By the time the group released its self-titled second album in 1969, it was clear that the Canadian-born singer and guitarist was a masterful storyteller with an exceptional sense of time and… Continue reading 15 essential Robbie Robertson songs
Robbie Robertson, driving force behind the Band, dies at 80
[ad_1] Robbie Robertson, the driving force behind the pioneering rock ’n’ roll group the Band, died on Wednesday. He was 80. His death was confirmed by his longtime manager, Jared Levine. In a statement, Levine said that Robertson died in Los Angeles after a long illness. “Robbie was surrounded by his family at the time… Continue reading Robbie Robertson, driving force behind the Band, dies at 80