Following the sad news of Robbie Robertson of The Band‘s death at age 80, tributes have been pouring in. Filmmaker Martin Scorsese, with whom Robertson had a long collaborative relationship, wrote a message, and fellow musicians and others also shared tributes, including Joni Mitchell, Neil Diamond, Jason Isbell, Mike Scott of The Waterboys, Tim Burgess of The Charlatans, Nathan Followill of Kings of Leon, Billy Corgan, Steven Van Zandt, Ringo Starr, Ron Sexsmith, Ronnie Wood of The Rolling Stones, Stephen Stills, Field Music, Frank Turner, Anton Newcombe of The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Bryan Adams, Fran Healy of Travis, Dave Davies of The Kinks, Michael Des Barres, Matt Pinfield, Marc Maron, Danny Clinch, and Kiefer Sutherland. Read them below.
Rest in peace Robbie Robertson, legendary lead guitarist of The Band, fellow Canadian, and cherished collaborator of Joni's. May his legacy and musical harmony resonate for generations to come.
Photo from the Michael Ochs Archives pic.twitter.com/1rdu7tihjS
— Joni Mitchell (@jonimitchell) August 9, 2023
God bless Robbie Robertson, peace and love to all his family peace and love. Ringo
— #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) August 10, 2023
My heart breaks for the family of @r0bbier0berts0n, and I think it’s safe to say that without his influence the music we love and the music we make would be very different from what it is.
— Jason Isbell (@JasonIsbell) August 9, 2023
Heartbroken to hear that Robbie Robertson has died. One of the all time greats, a musician’s musician, who shaped my thinking about songs and arrangement more than any other. Rest in well deserved peace.
— Frank Turner (@frankturner) August 10, 2023
The loss of Robbie Robertson is heartbreaking. Canada has lost an icon, and music has lost a poet and a scholar.
— Kiefer Sutherland (@RealKiefer) August 9, 2023
Robbie Robertson was one the greatest guitarists in the history of rock'n'roll & soul music. Started as a kid in the late 50s, honed his craft in a 1,000 bars and dives. I will never forget his lead guitar on this, relentless and switchblade-sharp https://t.co/tUqJ9Dl7d9
— Mike Scott (@MickPuck) August 9, 2023
It is true. Travel onward well Robbie, and may you be reunited with your three Band-mates who went before you. https://t.co/JPMvrk7c54
— Mike Scott (@MickPuck) August 9, 2023
Safe travels Robbie Robertson
A musical genius and one of our favourite @LlSTENlNG_PARTY hosts
— Tim's Listening Party (@LlSTENlNG_PARTY) August 9, 2023
Totally devastated and shocked at his passing. He was a great musician who inspired many of our generation. #robbierobertsonrip https://t.co/67tRu4GRxP
— Dave Davies (@davedavieskinks) August 9, 2023
RIP Robbie Robertson. The Band will forever be one of my biggest influences.
— nathan followill (@doctorfollowill) August 9, 2023
And intellectualized rock ‘n’ roll artist who created THE Band.
Robbie Robertson is so important in the history of rock ‘n’ roll music, bringing americana and country music together. He backed Bob Dylan when Bob went electric. He will be remembered. RIPpic.twitter.com/NGZJmdaafM
— Michael Des Barres (@MDesbarres) August 9, 2023
So sorry to hear about Robbie Robertson’s passing. His music felt timeless when he wrote it and remains timeless. Thoughts and love to his family.
— Rob Reiner (@robreiner) August 9, 2023
RIP Robbie Robertson
Unspeakably sad news. His songwriting and guitar playing made such a lasting impact on music and in fact changed the direction of music in the late 60's from psychedelic to a more roots based approach. Huge Loss RS pic.twitter.com/qbS5W8InKK— Ron Sexsmith
(@RonSexsmith) August 9, 2023
(@RonSexsmith) RIP Robbie Robertson. A good friend and a genius. The Band’s music shocked the excess out of the Renaissance and were an essential part of the final back-to-the-roots trend of ‘60s. He was an underrated brilliant guitar player adding greatly to Bob Dylan’s best tour & best album.
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Stevie Van Zandt
(@StevieVanZandt) August 9, 2023
Stevie Van ZandtI'm tearing up a bit about Robbie Robertson. All the members of The Band brought something special and unique but he was the one set the direction of travel. The self-conscious one. The one who was most deliberately reaching for some new synthesis.
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— Field Music (@fieldmusicmusic) August 9, 2023
Rest in power Robbie Robertson
thank you for keeping it real – pic.twitter.com/dyeKWCJXGF
— anton newcombe (@antonnewcombe) August 9, 2023
RIP Robbie Robertson. Thanks for the amazing music and the great hangs, especially photographing you in LA not so long ago. We'll keep Anna Lee company for you… pic.twitter.com/0IqVibzVZm
— Bryan Adams (@bryanadams) August 9, 2023
Such sad news today that we lost Robbie Robertson. He wrote so many great songs for The Band, and helped change the course of modern music in the late 60’s. pic.twitter.com/D47rCk13N4
— Matt Pinfield (@mattpinfield) August 9, 2023
Always kind and generous. Rest in peace, Robbie Robertson. @r0bbier0berts0n pic.twitter.com/5jh36cPfVQ
— Stephen Stills (@Stephen__Stills) August 9, 2023
Robbie Robertson was part of one of the greatest bands of all time. RIP. I had a thorough, memorable talk with the man. https://t.co/vlv4KBZldj
— marc maron (@marcmaron) August 9, 2023
Sad to hear about Robbie Robertson's passing. The Band's music and his songs will outlive us all.
— Fran Healy (@franhealy) August 9, 2023
Such sad news about Robbie Robertson – he was a lovely man, a great friend and will be dearly missed xx R
Photographs from The Last Waltz pic.twitter.com/I7IHXGJyYj
— Ronnie Wood (@ronniewood) August 9, 2023
RIP Robbie Robertson pic.twitter.com/3LVQ8OK0UA
— William Patrick Corgan (@Billy) August 9, 2023
Where would we be without the Band !
Thanks to @daniellanois for inviting me to Teatro to witness Willie recording this record , an absolute fav of mine ! Robbie Robertson stopped by to listen as well and I captured this moment . The Last Waltz is a monumental inspiration . pic.twitter.com/u1S2ftJf01
— Danny Clinch (@Danny_Clinch) August 9, 2023
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