OT: RIP Robbie Robertson
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I was given a cassette of this by a DJ years ago, phenomenal album.
Titled: Music for the Native Americans
I had the pleasure of seeing Levon Helm perform at the Edmonton Folk Fest in 2011 shortly before his death. Hard to imagine that was more than 10 years ago. And now RIP to another legend. One of the greatest bands of all time.
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Fourier
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This is one group that I wish I had seen live. Levon Helm was a great talent. So you are lucky to have seen him even without the rest of the band. That would have been a great get for the Folk Festival which was always a favourite of mine when I lived in Edmonton.
This years festival starts tomorrow. I'm sure we'll hear a tribute or two on one of the hills.
Bring Back Bucky
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An immense talent. Some guys got it and some guys ain’t. This guy had it.
Stoneman89
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Unbelievable the amount of top notch musicians and people he touched with his music and interacted with. From smoking pot with the Beatles to having Clapton leave Cream and want to join the Band.
CantHaveTkachev
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Once Were Brothers was a great documentary about The Band if anyone has Crave
RIP Robbie
RIP Robbie
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Beerfish
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His first solo album was just tremendous.
Yes indeed a musical era is coming to an end that is for sure.
I think Garth Hudson is the only member of 'The Band' left now?
Yes indeed a musical era is coming to an end that is for sure.
I think Garth Hudson is the only member of 'The Band' left now?
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Thanks for this. I'll have to keep an eye open for it since Crave was where I saw the Triumph doc I posted about in the other thread.
KenLinsemanFanClub
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Robbie Robertson had a great solo career after the demise of The Band. This is one of the best examples of the work he produced.
RIP Robbie. You will be greatly missed.
RIP Robbie. You will be greatly missed.
Drivesaitl
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Robbie Robertson was one of the best. RIP. Thank you for deciding to play music and making all our lives better. So many documentaries and readings on the great man that touched anything he did with gold.
I could post a hundred tracks, will post perhaps a less known classic.
Robertson was one of the originals in Ronnie Hawkins band the Hawks. A good place to get experience that so many artists obtained.
People talked of a few documentaries recently, this one is very good and spanning so many artists and genres and Robertson gets a lot of focus along with Link Wray and others.
I could post a hundred tracks, will post perhaps a less known classic.
Robertson was one of the originals in Ronnie Hawkins band the Hawks. A good place to get experience that so many artists obtained.
People talked of a few documentaries recently, this one is very good and spanning so many artists and genres and Robertson gets a lot of focus along with Link Wray and others.
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Grew up with the last waltz blasting full volume almost every night for many years straight. Believe some sort of brainwashing occurred during those formative years. Never liked them much during, but as years pass I have grown to absolutely love The Band. RIP.
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Rest in Peace to another Canadian music and cultural giant. The Band were a bit before my time and out of my wheelhouse as a kid but benefit of life experience and maybe a bit more mature musical palate, I came to appreciate the greatness of Robbie Robertson and his band Band mates.
It's quite something to look back in the waywayback machine in a two channel tv world, how Canadian icons were at the forefront of making distinctive original music. We've a bit lesser for the loss of Canadian talent like Robertson, Lightfoot, Tim Backman, next generation Gord Downie. Hold on to our treasures still with us, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Burton Cummings, Randy Bachman.
RIP Robbie Robertson, thank you for your music and wisdom.
It's quite something to look back in the waywayback machine in a two channel tv world, how Canadian icons were at the forefront of making distinctive original music. We've a bit lesser for the loss of Canadian talent like Robertson, Lightfoot, Tim Backman, next generation Gord Downie. Hold on to our treasures still with us, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Burton Cummings, Randy Bachman.
RIP Robbie Robertson, thank you for your music and wisdom.
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The Band and Triumph are 2 of the best music group documentaries I have ever seen. Heartily recommend them to anyone interested.
