Robbie Robertson Dies: Bryan Adams, Kiefer Sutherland & More Celebs Pay Tribute
etcanada.comThe world is mourning the loss of Robbie Robertson, who died Wednesday at 80. Guitarist and songwriter for The Band, Robertson was the driving force behind the group’s string of iconic hits in the late 1960s and early ’70s, including “The Weight”, “The Shape I’m In”, and “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down”.
Following news of Robertson’s death, celebrities have been taking to social media to pay tribute. READ MORE: Robbie Robertson, Legendary Guitarist For The Band, Dead At 80 Among those honouring Robertson’s memory is director Martin Scorsese, a longtime friend and collaborator, who issued a statement to NBC News. “Robbie Robertson was one of my closest friends, a constant in my life and my work,” said Scorsese. “It goes without saying that he was a giant, that his effect on the art form was profound and lasting,” he added.
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