Celeb Reaction To Robbie Robertson's Death

Graeme O'Neil takes a look at the celebrity reaction to Robbie Robertson's passing,m including Martin Scorsese, Bill Clinton, Joni Mitchell, Jason Isbell, and Arkells.

[kellifranklin]

I was raised on The Band. This was another gut punch. Robbie is timeless. His legacy will endure. The Last Waltz changed my life on how I view musicians and music documentaries and movies. Rest well Robbie.

[thatcanadian]

Not many of these legends left. Celebrate their life by listening to their music.

[nksanbornski]

So many have passed. This one really hurts. RIP Robbie! 😭✌❤

[kentclark]

Thank you for this heartwarming tribute to one of the all-time icons in rock music. JIP, (Jam in Peace), Robbie!

[blueshorecreative]

I'll never forget Robbie or the Band, because I'm gonna keep listening to them till I die.

[MrDallman]

Another legend has left us …Gods speed Robbie.Not sure we will ever see the likes of you again.
I’m so glad I’m old enough now to have been young enough back then.
RIP Maestro.

[joanjenny]

Mr. Robbie Robertson was the real deal.... gifted, soulful, collaborative, handsome, hip and fair. The Band lifted my Soul out of division and depression to a place where the rhythm has no end. So many people loved Robbie and saw him as a gatekeeper. As Kenny Loggins wrote, "Celebrate Me Home". Sending Northern Canadian Comfort. Blessings. Peace to the World.

[snerdterguson]

I found them late. Grew up on the Beatles, Willie, Dylan, Gram Parsons, CSNY and the like. But I never got into The Band. Much later, probably when I was in my mid 20s or so, I was watching TV and The Last Waltz was on. I started watching, and was blown away by the talent onstage. And shocked to find that several songs I loved were written and performed by this wonderful band.

The thing that's always been most impressive is that a Canadian wrote what are perhaps the most American sounding songs of all time. You would think they all grew up in the south like Levon.

Robbie was and is a vastly underappreciated artist. And the dude rocked a 2 neck instrument with one being guitar and the other being mandolin. Once I saw him play that, he entered into the Jerry Garcia, George Harrison territory for me. Just guys that can basically play anything with strings.

He will be greatly missed by me and some of my closest friends. The world is a little less musical.

[imjspaceman]

Thanks for the great music, Robbie. It will live in our hearts and souls forever.

[katjo]

Robbie seemed like such a cool man. I love The Last Waltz, i have seen it many times. The Band was such a unique group. I love all of their music. You could see how much he loved it too. He seemed so kind and very smart. I know Canada and the USA are mourning his loss together. RIP to Robbie, i picture him in heaven playing music with all the greats that passed before him, especially Leavon Helms.

[TraitofSiNN]

Robbie is from my hometown..and this hit me hard.when I was a kid I use to hang around Cabbagetown just to see if I can run into Robbie or the rest of The Band to show up. we only have Garth left and then when he's gone the BAND's final chapter has finally will be written in rock and roll history books. RiP Robbie.

[keykiyox]

I do owe him my whole musical journey. Thank you so much, Robbie. I am forever in debt. No criticism, no hard words. I just thank you. So thank you very much, we will see each other real soon.

[elcerlyc]

I first discovered Robbie Robertson browsing cd's in the library . I found him under World Music playing Native-American music . I later came upon the Band and his solo projects . He had a wonderful voice and seemed to be very likeable . RIP, mr. Robertson .

[rippi]

I fell in love with Robbie when I heard Planet Waves back in a long distance love affair since then ...The Last Waltz, what a concert !!! That movie made me love The Band even more ! Such sad news of Robbie's passing....all my music icons and loves of my life are fair I am 65, but expected these loves to live forever . Sounds silly, but true. :(

[danielcombs]

I just learned that he passed away after a long illness. I certainly hope he didn’t suffer greatly. He was a music legend in the truest sense. He never tried to write hit songs he wrote from his heart, his songs were like short stories full of imagery . I appreciate his albums with The Band, his solo albums and his soundtrack work with Martin Scorsese. He never looked back always forward. God bless and R.I.P.

[kjellmagnusson]

I remember as a kid, watching The Last Waltz at my local cinema. Did not know what to expect but that changed my musical interest forever.

[cherylfigueroa]

Robbie is and was a Exceptional Writer and musician his music was influenced by times in his lifetime My heart 😢hurts 😢I miss him already 😢RIP Mr Robertson And Thank You for all the memories!!🙏

[LiveANoursishedLife]

I loved his album, Broken Arrow. Sad he is gone but he lived a long and I hope happy life. I didn't know Robbie was a musician when I first saw him in the movie Carny back in the 80s. It starred him, Gary Busey, and Jodie Foster. It was interesting to say the least. It was later I learned he was a song writer and in a band, etc. His legacy is impressive.

[danielcombs]

Anyone who loved Robbie’s music should watch “Rumble “and ”Once Were Brothers Robbie Robertson and The Band “. Both are excellent.

[karenhayes]

So Sorry to hear of his death. What hs music meant is impossible to express. On the wings of the Eagle may you rise to the stars