Robbie Robertson of The Band dies at 80
New York (AFP) - Robbie Robertson, guitarist and main songwriter of the seminal rock group The Band, has died, his manager said in a statement. He was 80 years old. As the ringleader of the Canadian-American group, Robertson penned The Band's most iconic songs including "The Weight," "The Night They Drove Ol' Dixie Down" and "Up On Cripple Creek." His manager said in a statement Robertson was surrounded by family at the time of his death, which followed "a long illness." Prior to his work and leadership with The Band, Robertson was a key collaborator with none other than Bob Dylan, touring wit...