Robbie Robertson

Folk rock, Musical Artist

1943 –

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Who is Robbie Robertson?

Robbie Robertson, OC is a Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist. He is best known for his work as lead guitarist and primary songwriter within The Band. He was ranked 59th in Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. The Band has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. As a songwriter, Robertson is credited for such classics as "The Weight", "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down", "Up On Cripple Creek", "Broken Arrow" and "Somewhere Down the Crazy River", and has been inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame.

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Born
Jul 5, 1943
Toronto
Also known as
  • Robertson, Robbie
  • Robbie Robertson & The Red Roa
  • Jaime Robert Robertson
  • Jamie Robert Klegerman
  • Robbie Robertson, OC
Spouses
Children
Religion
  • Judaism
Ethnicity
  • Jewish people
  • Mohawk people
Nationality
  • Canada
Profession
Lived in
  • Toronto

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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