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Jim Weider on replacing Robbie Robertson in The Band – and the ’52 Tele he got while working at a car wash
Woodstock native Jim Weider got a chance to prove his mettle in the mid-80s when he stepped up to replace Robbie Robertson in The Band. Here, he tells us his story – and how a ’52 Tele came along for the ride
Eric Clapton, Trey Anastasio, Bob Weir, Van Morrison, Mike Campbell, Lucinda Williams celebrate Robbie Robertson at epic Martin Scorsese-curated tribute
The nearly five-hour tribute concert took place on October 17 at Los Angeles' Kia Forum and included tracks from The Band and Robertson's post-Band career
The Band's Jim Weider on how he bagged his career-defining Fender Telecaster
After spending years searching for his dream '52 Telecaster, Weider describes how he finally managed to get his hands on the one that would accompany him throughout his illustrious career
Eric Clapton, Elvis Costello and Lucinda Williams among the artists paying homage to Robbie Robertson at a star-studded tribute event
The star-studded event is taking place on October 17 at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles
Bob Dylan and Robbie Robertson's 1965 Telecaster is up for auction and could fetch up to $700,000
With its black finish stripped down in favor of its natural wood grain, a uniquely installed Bigsby B16 bridge, and decades of history played into it, the guitar is a key highlight in Julien’s upcoming Music Icons auction
“His solos and fills always captured the mood, emotions and significance of the songs. They were never just good licks”: Robbie Robertson’s 10 greatest guitar tracks
With a little help from Warren Haynes, GW sifts through the late Band legend’s discography for the ultimate Robertson guitar playlist
“Robbie’s music seemed to come from the deepest place at the heart of this continent, its traditions and tragedies and joys”: Remembering Robbie Robertson, 1943-2023
Founding member of The Band, Martin Scorsese collaborator and one-time lead guitarist for Bob Dylan, Robbie Robertson led a remarkable career
“I get the guitar solo and I immediately have to give it away to Robbie!” Eric Clapton reveals the reason he’s not particularly proud of his Last Waltz performance
In a rare new interview, the guitar icon reflects on his onstage mishap, alongside the late Robbie Robertson’s remarkable playing and his experiences of The Band
“His effect on the art form was profound and lasting”: Robbie Robertson, 1943-2023 – the guitar world pays tribute
Musicians, creatives, and world leaders alike have all paid tribute to the famed Bob Dylan and the Band guitarist, who has died aged 80
“Playing with Bob Dylan was like entering The Twilight Zone of music. You thought, ‘They’re going to wake me up tomorrow because all of this is impossible’”: Robbie Robertson reflects on his remarkable career and the end of the Band
In his final Guitar World interview, the late guitar legend shares his earliest guitar influences, what it was like to get booed onstage with Dylan and why the Band’s final days were so heartbreaking
