Overview
- Robbie Robertson, lead guitarist and principal songwriter of The Band, passed away at the age of 80 after a long illness.
- Robertson was known for iconic songs like "The Weight," "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down," and "Up On Cripple Creek" with The Band.
- He started his career backing Ronnie Hawkins before joining Bob Dylan's band and later forming The Band, who pioneered a new style of Americana music.
- Robertson had an extensive collaboration with director Martin Scorsese, producing music for films like "The Last Waltz," "Raging Bull," "The Wolf of Wall Street," and more.
- He leaves behind a legacy as an innovative musician who blended diverse genres and a storyteller who brought American history to life through song.