Robbie Robertson, the iconic guitarist-songwriter-singer of the Band, has passed away at the age of 80.

Robbie Robertson, the iconic guitarist-songwriter-singer of the Band, has passed away at the age of 80.

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The Legend Passes

Robertson's death came after a prolonged illness in Los Angeles. He was surrounded by his family during his final moments

Robertson's death came after a prolonged illness in Los Angeles. He was surrounded by his family during his final moments 

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A Life Well-Lived

Robertson's contributions include classics like "The Weight," "Up on Cripple Creek," and "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down."

Robertson's contributions include classics like "The Weight," "Up on Cripple Creek," and "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down."

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A Legacy in Music

He worked extensively with Bob Dylan and Martin Scorsese, leaving an indelible mark in both music and film.

He worked extensively with Bob Dylan and Martin Scorsese, leaving an indelible mark in both music and film.

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Collaborations with Greats

From backing Bob Dylan during his electric tour to their own hits, the Band became a defining sound of their era.

From backing Bob Dylan during his electric tour to their own hits, the Band became a defining sound of their era.

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The Band's Journey

After the Band's farewell concert, "The Last Waltz," Robertson collaborated with Scorsese on numerous films, showcasing his versatility.

After the Band's farewell concert, "The Last Waltz," Robertson collaborated with Scorsese on numerous films, showcasing his versatility.

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Film and Music

Robertson's last interview with Variety touched on his 55-year collaboration with Scorsese and their upcoming project, "Killers of the Flower Moon."

Robertson's last interview with Variety touched on his 55-year collaboration with Scorsese and their upcoming project, "Killers of the Flower Moon."

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A Life in Retrospect

From blues to country, Robertson believed in the confluence of American music, shaping the Band's unique sound.

From blues to country, Robertson believed in the confluence of American music, shaping the Band's unique sound.

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A Rich Tapestry of Influence

Despite facing challenges like substance abuse within the Band, Robertson's commitment to music never wavered.

Despite facing challenges like substance abuse within the Band, Robertson's commitment to music never wavered.

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Challenges and Triumphs

Robertson's last tweet, a day before his passing, humorously showcased a photo of himself from 1970 with Garth Hudson, the last surviving member of the Band.

Robertson's last tweet, a day before his passing, humorously showcased a photo of himself from 1970 with Garth Hudson, the last surviving member of the Band.

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A Final Farewell

Robbie Robertson's music, collaborations, and influence will continue to resonate, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of music.

Robbie Robertson's music, collaborations, and influence will continue to resonate, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of music.

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A Legacy Remembered

"We’re in awe ourselves that our brotherhood has outlasted everything, he said of his work with Scorsese. "I am so proud of our friendship and our work. It’s been just a gift in life."

"We’re in awe ourselves that our brotherhood has outlasted everything, he said of his work with Scorsese. "I am so proud of our friendship and our work. It’s been just a gift in life."

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In His Own Words