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Canadian musician Robbie Robertson dead at 80
Description
August 9, 2023
Robbie Robertson, the guitarist and main songwriter for The Band, has died at the age of 80. The Canadian-American group is best known for songs including ‘The Weight’ and ‘The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down.' Mike Drolet has more on his life and legacy.
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Canadian musician Robbie Robertson dead at 80
Description
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