Robbie Robertson

Rock Singer

Birthday July 5, 1943

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Toronto, Canada

DEATH DATE Aug 9, 2023 (80)

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About

Guitarist and singer-songwriter with the rock group The Band who wrote songs like "The Weight" and "Up on Cripple Creek." His solo song "Somewhere Down The Crazy River" has garnered over 10 million streams on Spotify. 

Before Fame

He performed his music at local clubs. One of his first groups was called Little Caesar and the Consuls.

Trivia

He had a brief role in the film Carny with Gary Busey. He released six solo albums throughout his career. 

Family Life

He married Dominique Bourgeois.

Associated With

He helped produce an album for Neil Diamond.