Robbie Robertson dies: The Band guitarist, songwriter dead at 80
Robbie Robertson, guitarist and songwriter for The Band, died at home at 80 after a long illness. He also did soundtracks for Martin Scorsese films.
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Robbie Robertson, guitarist and songwriter for The Band, died at home at 80 after a long illness. He also did soundtracks for Martin Scorsese films.
The Band guitarist Robbie Robertson has died aged 80.
Robbie Robertson, beloved guitarist, songwriter and frontman of The Band, died after an unspecified long illness on Wednesday (Aug. 9). He was 80 years old.…
As the Band's chief songwriter, Robertson turned American folklore into modern myths, a knack that gave a timeless quality to songs such as "The Weight."
Robbie Robertson, the Band’s lead guitarist and songwriter who significantly influenced the sound of American rock music, has died. He was 80. Robertson died surrounded by family on August 9, according to a statement from his longtime manager.