In memory of Robbie Robertson

[Casady1]

The leader of one of the greatest bands. Young people know this song.

[Lochloosa]

1. Great loss. Saw the tribute band with Warren Haynes last year.

Well worth the ticket if you get a chance. They do The Lat Waltz front to back.

[Deuxcents]

2. I saw The Last Waltz when it first came out

I have the album, too. Loved The Band. Hard to believe only Garth Hudson is still with us. Where did the time go?

[Zambero]

3. At 86 Garth is the oldest and only survivor

And by all accounts had the fewest vices. Robertson's style of writing using imagery and stories has had a lasting impact on popular music. The Last Waltz was one of the best rock concert movies ever filmed.

[bmbmd]

4. That opening segment

has been my ringtone since I could have a ringtone.

[Chautauquas]

5. My favorite album by him

Favorite album is tcatnoC from the Underworld of Redboy. Among the gems on that album is one about Leonard Peltier called Sacrifice, and a beautiful love song called Unbound.

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[FakeNoose]

6. I'm reading his memoir "Testimony" that came out 6 or 7 years ago

It's an amazing story, beginning with him going down to Arkansas as a 16-year-old to play in Ronnie Hawkins' band. He befriends the drummer Levon Helm almost immediately as he gets drawn into the rockabilly culture of the early 1960's. Robertson was already writing songs as a teenager, and he experimented with performing techniques early in his career.

I haven't even gotten to the chapter where he meets Bob Dylan, but there's so much amazing detail in this book. It's a great read for any music fan. I just can't believe he's gone.

R.I.P. Robbie Robertson and thanks for all the great songs!

[Tanuki]

7. And again....

[liberal_mama]

8. Wow, that version was incredible! I got goosebumps watching it! n/t

[617Blue]

10. Awesome thanks. The version from Last Waltz with Staples Singers

might be my favorite recorded music of all time.

Not sure why his death is hitting me like a gut punch.

[MissMillie]

9. This loss has hit me pretty hard

and in a way my consciousness didn't expect.

I don't think anyone around me would have pegged me for being a fan of RR or The Band, though I do have friends that know that "Storyville" is one of my all-time favorite albums. I think when asked here on DU about "deserted island" albums, it's been on my list.

I guess it's just one of those deals where you don't realize what "you've got til it's gone."

[617Blue]

11. Me too

I can't quite put my finger on it but it's got me down.