Bob Dylan has spoken about the death of his friend and frequent collaborator, Robbie Robertson. The Band’s guitarist died earlier this week at the age of 80.
Robertson’s departure was announced in a statement on August 9. The musician’s manager revealed Robertson’s passing was due to a “long illness,” and that he was surrounded by his family at the time of his death. According to the statement, Robertson was still working on creative projects at the time of his death. He and Martin Scorsese have reportedly begun work on Robertson’s fourteenth film-related musical project. (via Variety, per The Blast)
Many Robertson-era musicians paid tribute on social media earlier this week. Dylan, 82, followed on Friday night with a few words for his former creative partner.
Dylan Pays Tribute To His Frequent Creative Partner
Dylan’s statement was revealed on Friday night.
Of Robertson, with whom he shared a decades-long partnership, Dylan wrote, “This is shocking news. Robbie was a lifelong friend. His passing leaves a void in this world,” he concluded. (per Pitchfork)
The former guitarist of The Band was reportedly busy three years ago when his friend was in the process of recording 2020’s “Rough and Rowdy Ways”, the outlet revealed. Robertson has been busy collaborating with Scorsese. The duo is currently working on the music for Netflix’s “The Irishman.”
“I said, ‘Now, I’m in the middle of this,’ Robertson recalls. “and I think he just felt like it was cooked and he needed to take it out of the oven.” One of the songs that Dylan ‘cooked’ was almost 17 minutes about President John F. Kennedy!
Scorsese Also Pays Tribute To Robertson
Scorsese, 80, also paid tribute to his frequent professional partner.
His tribute was released through a statement.
“Robbie Robertson is one of my closest friends, a constant in my life and work. I can always go to him as a confidant. A collaborator. An advisor. I try to be the same for him,” the “Goodfellas” director began.
“Long before we met, his music played an important role in my life—mine and millions of others around the world. The Band’s music, and Robbie’s later solo music, seems to come from the deepest place in the heart of this continent, its traditions and tragedies and joys. It goes without saying that he was a giant, and his impact on the art form was profound and lasting. There is never enough time with anyone you love. And I love Robbie,” Scorsese concluded. (via Pitchfork)
Scorsese directed The Band’s seminal documentary, “The Last Waltz,” which was filmed on Thanksgiving Day 1976, and released two years later. The Band’s final round was joined by Neil Young and Joni Mitchell, the latter also paying tribute to Robertson.
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