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Take a load off Robbie
One of the greatest (imo) has passed on. This one hurts, I have been a fan of Robbie Robertson and the Band for as long as I can remember. Some of the best music ever made, you will be missed Robbie, rest in peace.
https://www.msn.com/en-ca/entertainm...c112438f&ei=31
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08-09-2023, 03:15 PM
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Yup, sad grew up with them. Levon has been waiting a long time.
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08-09-2023, 03:43 PM
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Robbie Robertson Dead at 80
Sad Day...
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," among other classics
Robbie Robertson, the Band’s guitarist and primary songwriter who penned “The Weight,” “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down,” “Up on Cripple Creek,” and many other beloved classics, died Wednesday at age 80.
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/m...ry-1234803234/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLFAQuWFcTo
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08-09-2023, 04:47 PM
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Yeah, he was awesome; they were awesome.
I came across this special on the APTN network called "Robbie Robertson: Once were Brothers". If you haven't seen it and get a chance to see it, I would highly recommend it. I was not as big a fan as some and I loved it. I've seen it two or three times already. Robbie does the narration. My favorite part was that anytime one of the other members moved on, Robbie would replace him with one of his Canadian buddies. One guy being interviewed talked about what kind of music they played. He said "nowadays, we refer to it as Americana". Americana is essentially 80% Canadiana. Sort of, as 4 of the 5 were Canadian. At the end of the show, Levon Helm has just passed and Robbie says "I'll see you on the other side". Anyway, great special.
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08-09-2023, 05:50 PM
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The Band is one of my all time favorite groups. I saw the television special on the Band, and it was well done. Losing all of these great performers, reminds me of just how old I am.
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08-09-2023, 06:00 PM
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Wow another great one gone this year...another reminder about my age...RIP...
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08-09-2023, 07:19 PM
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I grew up listening to The Band as my Dad was & is a huge fan. His band also covered their tunes when I was a kid & they played local bars like the Crossroads & the Tradewinds. I'm sure he'll be watching "The Last Waltz" tonight.
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08-09-2023, 08:14 PM
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I will meet you by the witness tree.
Powerful writer that sent me on a journey. A true loss.
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08-09-2023, 09:29 PM
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The beginning of greatness.
Ronnie Hawkins and The Hawks in 1963.
Imperial Hotel, Grand Bend, Ontario
All members of what would become ‘The Band’ in 1968 are in the photo except for Garth Hudson probably behind Ronnie Hawkins.
(Left to right: Ronnie Hawkins, Levon Helm, Robbie Robertson, Jerry Penfound (Sax), Rick Danko and Richard Manuel.)
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08-10-2023, 08:01 AM
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Soundtrack of our youth. RIP.
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08-10-2023, 12:02 PM
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08-10-2023, 01:42 PM
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Big The Band guy for a long while, favourites include Ophelia, Acadian Driftwood and Life is a Carnival. Hope Robbie , Levon, Rick and Richard are back jamming together.
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08-10-2023, 02:52 PM
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The passing of Robbie really hurt. Loved "The Band".
Dodger.
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