The Band co-founder Robbie Robertson dies at 80
Co-founder of The Band, Robbie Robertson, has died at the age of 80 after a long illness.
Robertson’s family released the following statement.
“Robbie was surrounded by his family at the time of his death, including his wife, Janet, his ex-wife, Dominique, her partner Nicholas, and his children Alexandra, Sebastian, Delphine, and Delphine’s partner Kenny. He is also survived by his grandchildren Angelica, Donovan, Dominic, Gabriel, and Seraphina. Robertson recently completed his fourteenth film music project with frequent collaborator Martin Scorsese, Killers of the Flower Moon. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the Six Nations of the Grand River to support a new Woodland Cultural Centre.“
Robertson was the guitarist and lead songwriter for The Band. Robertson also spent time as the lead guitarist for Bob Dylan in the 1960s.
As a solo artist, Robertson received four Grammy nominations.
Robertson is a member of both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Canadian Songwriter’s Hall of Fame.