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Robbie Robertson (The Band) dies

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Robbie Robertson (The Band) dies

Post by matt1 » Wed Aug 09, 2023 4:09 pm

Canadian singer Robbie Robertson (formerly of The Band) has died at 80 years old. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robbie_Robertson



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Re: Robbie Robertson (The Band) dies

Post by Honeyman » Wed Aug 09, 2023 4:22 pm

He took his last waltz
The censorship king from out of state.

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Re: Robbie Robertson (The Band) dies

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Re: Robbie Robertson (The Band) dies

Post by Bobbert » Wed Aug 09, 2023 6:08 pm

A nice way to remember Robbie:


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Re: Robbie Robertson (The Band) dies

Post by Round Six » Wed Aug 09, 2023 7:35 pm

Here's a video I'll search out every few years because I think it's such a great story.
Robbie Robertson talking about meeting Sonny Boy Williamson:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90-O6c20PLk
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Re: Robbie Robertson (The Band) dies

Post by moldyoldie » Fri Aug 11, 2023 8:42 am

He also did a decent acting turn co-starring in the 1980 film Carny with Gary Busey and Jodie Foster. I was surprised he didn't receive or accept more roles.

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