Robbie Robertson (1943 -2023) Dead at 80
Robbie Robertson part of The Band who contributed so much to American music has passed away at the age of 80.
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@johnsmusicpassions9740
August 29, 2025 at 9:29 pm
excellent summary of this talent – came to the band late on but never left it
@davidwright9318
August 29, 2025 at 9:29 pm
Growing up in the 60’s in Toronto. I saw The Hawks play my high school in 1966
@randyubriacosr6580
August 29, 2025 at 9:29 pm
Robbie was on stage w/guitar for the “Judas” event ?…
@petermalone7134
August 29, 2025 at 9:29 pm
Robbies gone long live THE BAND
@bertkarlsson1421
August 29, 2025 at 9:29 pm
First two band albums are great!!!
@tondewit2000
August 29, 2025 at 9:29 pm
Robbie Robertson was a gifted songwriter…….the weight, the night they drove old dixie down….its a pity that hedidnt get along with his former bandmates….had to do with drugs and alcohol…
@stuarthecht8196
August 29, 2025 at 9:29 pm
Thank you Barry for this excellent coverage about Robbie Robertson. I'm not sure why so little has been said on similar channels about the departure of this great guitarist, but very glad you have given it your attention. My introduction to Robbie Robertson was in seeing the movie, The Last Waltz. I was completely blown away by his playing- Robertson could make a guitar sing. He, of course, wrote and played on some phenomenal music with The Band, and he will be sorely missed.
@bobjove6511
August 29, 2025 at 9:29 pm
Never heard of this guy. And I don't think I'm interested. Cheers.
@chrisbryant1039
August 29, 2025 at 9:29 pm
Ironic that a good Canadian boy helped create Americana music.
@billmacarthur5310
August 29, 2025 at 9:29 pm
Ronnie Hawkins and the Hawks were legendary in Canada in the early 60s.
@shaynewest8757
August 29, 2025 at 9:29 pm
RIP to Rodriguez as well. Cold Fact is one of the greatest albums ever recorded.
@christoguichard4311
August 29, 2025 at 9:29 pm
Jesus…what you done to your eyes? 😢
@pyrielrising4338
August 29, 2025 at 9:29 pm
I still listen to Vivaldi and he died 282 years ago….as long as their is someone to listen…music is timeless. RIP Robbie and thank you!
@MrMojoRisin
August 29, 2025 at 9:29 pm
RIP Robbie Robertson. So sad to hear this today. Great artist.
@Teyahrose99
August 29, 2025 at 9:29 pm
Storyville. One of the best of the 90's. RIP
@sandman93449dm
August 29, 2025 at 9:29 pm
THE GREATEST ROCK MUSICIANS OF THE MODERN ERA ARE ALL GOING TO DIE WITHIN THE NEXT 10 YEARS AND THAT WILL BE THAT…what will be left is their legacy because let's face it what happend in the 50's, 60's and 70's can never happen again.
@seamuscolgan7654
August 29, 2025 at 9:29 pm
A very fitting tribute 🖤
@26aitches
August 29, 2025 at 9:29 pm
Good god. What terrible news! My favourite album is Storyville. Lovely review. Thank you.
@paulmaurice3634
August 29, 2025 at 9:29 pm
Well said, a giant in the music world !
@tonywalker6210
August 29, 2025 at 9:29 pm
Another reminder of our own age and mortality…
@craigbalcom
August 29, 2025 at 9:29 pm
far too many obits this year. He was a subtle and soulfull musician. His playing seemed egoless. Aaron Neville's Crazy Love – the solo is sublime.
@LarryGonzalez00
August 29, 2025 at 9:29 pm
Robbie played on the James Taylor/Carly Simon version of "Mockingbird". I love his lead guitar work on "Java Blues" from Rick Danko's solo album. RIP Robbie.
@richardmurray1682
August 29, 2025 at 9:29 pm
Thanks Barry
@markpower5756
August 29, 2025 at 9:29 pm
Also a great interviewee, one of the best to articulate what rock was, where it came from, and why it's great. I could enjoy listening to him talk almost as his music. RIP.
@williamcurtin5692
August 29, 2025 at 9:29 pm
My two favorite living guitarists, Jeff Beck and Robbie Robertson, have checked out so far this year. If I'm #3, I'd be getting a little nervous – looking at you, Richard Thompson.
Seriously, the "Royal Albert Hall" (Manchester actually) boot had some of the best live rock guitar playing ever. Too bad Columbia (SONY?) smoothed off some of the rough edges when it was finally given official release. Play fucking loud, Robbie!
@adriansmith9000
August 29, 2025 at 9:29 pm
The Last Waltz is undoubtedly the greatest concert film ever made. Robbie leads The Band with style, effortless cool and amazing musicianship. We'll miss you. 😢
@tonyyay1780
August 29, 2025 at 9:29 pm
R.I.P 🌹 Robbie 🙏
@oliverlake528
August 29, 2025 at 9:29 pm
'Between Trains' from the King Of Comedy soundtrack is a beauty.
@danielsolano602
August 29, 2025 at 9:29 pm
I wasn't hip to "The Last Waltz" until my mother rented a VHS copy in the 90's when I was in high school. Eventually I got a hold of the DVD. Who cares what format it is! I can party to that thing by myself anytime!! RIP!!
@anachronistofer
August 29, 2025 at 9:29 pm
Too soon gone, but the music lives on.
Well done, thank you Barry.
@seed_drill7135
August 29, 2025 at 9:29 pm
Shit, just played Storyville last week for the first time in ages.
@lornestein7248
August 29, 2025 at 9:29 pm
He was idolized and emulated by every local guitar player even before his Band days in the early 60s Toronto RnR scene. Hoping Levon & Robbie are smoking the peace pipe together right now – RIP Robbie. Our Toronto hometown legend!
@babylemonade2868
August 29, 2025 at 9:29 pm
Always like to see what band shirt you’re wearing for each video you do👍
@Ryan-F.Y.T.S2006
August 29, 2025 at 9:29 pm
rip Robbie, enjoyed the band and solo work especially how to become clairvoyant you will be missed!
@jussiniemi9560
August 29, 2025 at 9:29 pm
r.i.p robbie… You played on many of my favourite albums.
@walterevans5658
August 29, 2025 at 9:29 pm
Some of those songs from The Band's debut were written by Richard Manuel. Love Robbie's solo work too.
@sawg4607
August 29, 2025 at 9:29 pm
We loved ya, baby
@jasonladd6400
August 29, 2025 at 9:29 pm
Oh well, another legend of rocks golden generation gone.
@SpaceCattttt
August 29, 2025 at 9:29 pm
When I heard of his passing, I immediately thought back to the Last Waltz, where Robbie and the rest of the Band
were reminiscing about their storied past in connection with their retirement gig. Like old men! 47 years ago! 😂
@bucephalas67
August 29, 2025 at 9:29 pm
The greatest era and players of such is without a doubt going to be over in the next 5 to 10 years the high watermark unfortunately father time takes us all away just remember the good times and be thankful we all existed in this era to appreciate it for what it was and still is. Rip robbie
@grantwallace1882
August 29, 2025 at 9:29 pm
A fitting tribute… 😊
@PhilBaird1
August 29, 2025 at 9:29 pm
Thanks Barry. I'll always think of Robbie with The Band at the Last Waltz. That was his finest hour and they were magnificent that night. All captured for posterity in arguably the best concert film ever made. When they get to Robbie's masterpiece, The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down, the emotion on stage is breathtaking. First Gordon Lightfoot; now a few months later, Canada has lost another of its finest sons. RIP Robbie.
@ralphmuller6040
August 29, 2025 at 9:29 pm
His 1987 solo album is magical. 'Storyville' is great too.
@paulovajao
August 29, 2025 at 9:29 pm
RIP Robbie!!!!! I love his solo works and of course The Band!
@niakav6975
August 29, 2025 at 9:29 pm
Nice tribute, Barry. Thanks for that.
I'll be watching The Last Waltz tonight, with a cold beer👍
@sspbrazil
August 29, 2025 at 9:29 pm
Only Garth is left now. R.I.P. Robbie.
@azaraelhyzer3874
August 29, 2025 at 9:29 pm
Rip Robbie.
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