I was raised on The Band. This was another gut punch. Robbie is timeless. His legacy will endure. The Last Waltz changed my life on how I view musicians and music documentaries and movies. Rest well Robbie.
Only Garth left. I hope I see something from Garth, but his bandmates came to be not too fond of Robbie, unfortunately. I can pretty much understand why, though. Robbie wasn't perfect. But he had a deep soul. I don't know. I have mixed feelings about it.
I don't know if you were talking specifically about "The Band" but there are still a lot of legends left..Saying that,in the next 5 years we are going to experience a lot of heartbreak
The only 'Band' mate that I know of who disliked Robertson was Levon Helm and that was because Helm felt he was owed more money as an arranger. The songwriter gets the most money. Robertson wrote most of the groups songs. Helm wrote very few if any songs.@@kentclark6420
I found them late. Grew up on the Beatles, Willie, Dylan, Gram Parsons, CSNY and the like. But I never got into The Band. Much later, probably when I was in my mid 20s or so, I was watching TV and The Last Waltz was on. I started watching, and was blown away by the talent onstage. And shocked to find that several songs I loved were written and performed by this wonderful band. The thing that's always been most impressive is that a Canadian wrote what are perhaps the most American sounding songs of all time. You would think they all grew up in the south like Levon. Robbie was and is a vastly underappreciated artist. And the dude rocked a 2 neck instrument with one being guitar and the other being mandolin. Once I saw him play that, he entered into the Jerry Garcia, George Harrison territory for me. Just guys that can basically play anything with strings. He will be greatly missed by me and some of my closest friends. The world is a little less musical.
Mr. Robbie Robertson was the real deal.... gifted, soulful, collaborative, handsome, hip and fair. The Band lifted my Soul out of division and depression to a place where the rhythm has no end. So many people loved Robbie and saw him as a gatekeeper. As Kenny Loggins wrote, "Celebrate Me Home". Sending Northern Canadian Comfort. Blessings. Peace to the World.
Another legend has left us …Gods speed Robbie.Not sure we will ever see the likes of you again. I’m so glad I’m old enough now to have been young enough back then. RIP Maestro.
@@PaulSaether No ,haven’t read it or seen it anywhere before it’s just how I felt at the time and still feel now . I guess it’s how all us sixty something year olds feel haven’t been young and privileged at that time where so much of the worlds great music was around. The Band, Joni Mitchell, Jimi Hendrix , CSN, Steely Dan, The Dobbie brothers, the list is endless . Stay well my friend.
Robbie is from my hometown..and this hit me hard.when I was a kid I use to hang around Cabbagetown just to see if I can run into Robbie or the rest of The Band to show up. we only have Garth left and then when he's gone the BAND's final chapter has finally will be written in rock and roll history books. RiP Robbie.
I'll always miss his deep, beautiful talking voice. The talking intro he does on the song 'Somewhere Down The Lazy River' is so soft and soothing it's hypnotizing.
Robbie seemed like such a cool man. I love The Last Waltz, i have seen it many times. The Band was such a unique group. I love all of their music. You could see how much he loved it too. He seemed so kind and very smart. I know Canada and the USA are mourning his loss together. RIP to Robbie, i picture him in heaven playing music with all the greats that passed before him, especially Leavon Helms.
I do owe him my whole musical journey. Thank you so much, Robbie. I am forever in debt. No criticism, no hard words. I just thank you. So thank you very much, we will see each other real soon.
I first discovered Robbie Robertson browsing cd's in the library . I found him under World Music playing Native-American music . I later came upon the Band and his solo projects . He had a wonderful voice and seemed to be very likeable . RIP , mr. Robertson .
I fell in love with Robbie when I heard Planet Waves back in 74/75......been a long distance love affair since then ...The Last Waltz , what a concert !!! That movie made me love The Band even more ! Such sad news of Robbie's passing....all my music icons and loves of my life are passing.....not fair !!!!! I am 65 , but expected these loves to live forever . Sounds silly , but true. :(
I loved his album, Broken Arrow. Sad he is gone but he lived a long and I hope happy life. I didn't know Robbie was a musician when I first saw him in the movie Carny back in the 80s. It starred him, Gary Busey, and Jodie Foster. It was interesting to say the least. It was later I learned he was a song writer and in a band, etc. His legacy is impressive.
I just learned that he passed away after a long illness. I certainly hope he didn’t suffer greatly. He was a music legend in the truest sense. He never tried to write hit songs he wrote from his heart , his songs were like short stories full of imagery . I appreciate his albums with The Band , his solo albums and his soundtrack work with Martin Scorsese. He never looked back always forward. God bless and R.I.P.
Robbie is and was a Exceptional Writer and musician his music was influenced by times in his lifetime My heart 😢hurts 😢I miss him already 😢RIP Mr Robertson And Thank You for all the memories!!🙏
Let's not forget the tremendous live album, "Rock Of Ages", a well recorded album, with incredibly soulful performances. I regret never having been to one of their shows.
One of the greatest feelings is being on the road and listening to The Band with the windows down. They created something that makes people just want to create their own destiny. And the music is a returning home of sorts.
Very well said! My Band played "The Weight" many times in the 1970's and 1980's. It was differently beautiful every single time we played it in its emotion. Sometimes pulling into Nazareth, PA in 1961 in space-time on the verge of the great spiritual cultural explosion of the looming 1960's yet out before us at a coffee house somewhere in Greenwich Village NYC. Sometimes pulling into Nazareth, Palestine in 40 A.D. What a song! Rest-In-Peace Robbie Robertson.
I pulled in to Nazareth Somewhere down The crazy river Was feeling 'bout half past dead I just need someplace Where I can lay my head Hey, mister, can you tell me ... Can you hear me Can you see me Lay a flower In the snow So my children Don't you cry It is a good day to die When the dark moon Has come to live In your soul Get in touch With your Creator You are not alone
After John , George left us and me being a major Beatle Maniac my heroes are leaving us. This hurts more than I can express. Robbie was such a man, always calm measured speech he radiated everything I admire about the best of the best. He and The Band were simply irreplaceable especially in an age where raw talent is replaced with hype and noise. RIP Robbie, you really made a difference for so many of us. ❤
Holly, you are my soul sister My Daddy played the Beatles constantly. I swear I can still remember being three-years-old listening to The White Album. I remember the first Thanksgiving he introduced me to The last waltz. Even as a Young child had deep, deep appreciation for the art.The guitar is no longer weeping and the last waltz will continue forever.May God be with You❤️
I work at he's house and he was such a humble person last time I saw him I was singing a cat stevens song and I asked him wen he was going to release a new album because I like the last one and he smile and says you like my music but your singing cat stevens it was a nice moment for me as a regular guy just to be talking to such and amazing person and musician it was unbelievable I will always treasure that moment. Rip 🙏 mister Robie greatest never die just become a legend
Robbie,I was a baby when the last Waltz was created. I am an old soul and loved you dearly. Enjoy your last waltz in the sky. You were so a beautiful soul.God Bless and enjoy your reunion with your .Dolly and Levin and the rest of the folks. You will definitely be missed. Thanksgiving we'll never be the same😢
He really did lead The Band into greatness. His writing has left Canadians and others with great music wrapped in historic images that are now vivid fromThe Night They Drove Ol' Dixie Down, to Evangeline, and The Weight. His Last Waltz is genuine music history.
Given that we all have to die, the measure of the worth of a life can be measured in many ways. Perhaps they sacrificed their life to save others; perhaps they left behind a loving family who cherished the person; perhaps they left a legacy that has and delight others for ages - be it book, art or music. I’d suggest RR can be judged as having lived a very worthy life.
Robbie always had a cool breeze type attitude which kind reminded me of Ray Manzarek. His album Contact from the underworld of Redboy is just outstanding. Well so is The Red Road ensemble for that matter.
It sickens me that reporters like this that know nothing without reading it the day of a man’s passing post these reports. He know’s nothing of this man. Shame on you.
Well I know a LOT about Robbie and about the band, and I did not mind this video or the man's report at all. I appreciate lots of the thoughtful coverage given to Robbie's passing, I was afraid it would not get the attention he deserves. Frankly I find it a bit weird that you have such a strong negative reaction to a human being paying respects to someone we both seem to hold dear.
Check out the music of The Band, they were all so talented. 3 great singers, Richard Manuel, Levon Helm and my favorite Rick Danko. Robbie wrote most of the songs and played killer guitar, Garth Hudson was a genius on several instruments.
Not sure about that. When Levon's book came out, and he wrote some scathing things about Robbie, Robbie called him up and asked him about it, according to Robbie this is what Levon said "Oh you know editors they wanted something sensational because it sells books," but in later interviews he still seemed bitter at Robbie. When Robbie heard he was dying he called Levon's family and he went to see Levon in the hospital, but he was not concious. Robbie never said anything bad about Levon, other that he liked to blame others for his problems. Levon ran into some hard times and blamed Robbie for breaking up The Band and making more royalties. However, according to Hopkyns biography of The Band, they all made a lot of money, but much was wasted on drugs and bad money management. Besides Levon acted in several movies, The right Stuff and A coalminers daughter, and he wrote a book, he must have made some money.@@janebraun4482
It would be nice if he went peacefully. Went to Big Pink a few years ago. Newly paved road, sort of, and then the rutted road. I was on my big bike 800 lb. cruiser., plus my 110 lb. wife (I'll get thanks for that)., but we got there. and back, Not much to see, but epic.
I don't get it.. RIP RR BUT--When Wes Montgomery, Louis Armstrong, Coltrane, Bill Evans. I could go on died.. little attention was paid. These guys were geniuses. Way above RR. Sad,,
He didn't share the royalties because he wrote most of the songs. Except for Levon they other members agreed to Robbie buying them out, they all wanted the money then. Robbie might have made the most money, but they all made a lot of money, according to Hopkyns biography of The Band. They just didn't know how to hold on to it. Drugs and bad money management took most of it, and Levon got in a costly custody battle over his daughter, not Robbie's fault.@@favoriteblueshirt
It is the course of human life. After formative years the best of us maybe get 60 or more in the arts. Sports stars get less. Playing some Robbie for my family now.
I was fortunate enough to see Robbie in the then Hawks, when I was 15. Here in Perth in Western Australia in April 1966, at the Capitol Theatre. It was then the only venue to see any shows! The Hawks were backing Bob Dylan on his famous world tour. First half of the concert was acoustic Dylan, to please the Folkies, second half was electric. Stunning show for a 15 year old. I had just bought Highway 61 LP. How the tour made it to its overseas conclusion ( see the documentary No Direction Home) is incredible. At this concert the ' Band' and Dylan were stoned. They had access to drugs of course. Dylan slid off his piano stool during Ballad of a Thin Man, but didn't stop playing. The musos were tight and on key, we were witnessing musical history.
I’d research again Levon was a horses ass to Robbie and claimed he never contributed to The Bands music. Funny Robbie went on to have a career in music spanning over 40 years. Pretty good for someone who didn’t contribute.
@@robertlepper5460 but hearing it from man’s own mouth may override your assumptions. Do yourself a favor and do your own research before you claim to know anything. Or just get to know about each man like I’ve done and realize Robbie was one of most genuine souls to ever touch the earth. Levi though wonderfully talented wasn’t exactly the nicest person and was known to make these ridiculous claims.
ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8E1VVadxjRw.html "Avoid the obvious, and embrace the unexpected." Many more words bearing wisdom can be found. Anytime Robbie was interviewed, he left important memories for us.
@@luke3807 words are just words. the band made the songs. any version w/o the 5 core guys suck. rr stole loot from the boys. had he been honorable and shared the wealth they'd be even greater
Only Garth left. I hope I see something from Garth, but his bandmates came to be not too fond of Robbie, unfortunately. I can pretty much understand why, though. Robbie wasn't perfect. But he had a deep soul. I don't know. I have mixed feelings about it.
It is a complicated story. None of them were angels, but I tend to side with Robbie's side, especially after I read Barney Hopkins biography of The Band, it gives a pretty balanced view, without making one person a scapegoat or saint.@@tyrapp262
Robbie was an intelligent man so odds are he did. But obviously that has nothing to do with his passing, so why at this time - or at any time - are you wondering about this?
@@fendermarshallbluesbox3407 You are clueless. Millions died from COVID. The vaccine saved millions of lives. The real crime is the stupidity of anti vaxxers.
Rip Robbie. Special man, gifted, soulfull and wise. Thanks for the musical legacy. Can someone please get hold of the masters of songs for the native Americans and release it on vinyl. Brilliant album. Again RIP boy from this kiwi music lover.
