Robbie Robertson
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![Margo Price, Bob Weir, Trey Anastasio, Jim James performs onstage at "Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson" held at the Kia Forum on October 17, 2024 in Los Angeles, California](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/E3x2YEEcABEwwSALSXQyf-320-80.jpg)
Eric Clapton, Trey Anastasio, Bob Weir, Van Morrison, Mike Campbell, Lucinda Williams celebrate Robbie Robertson at epic Martin Scorsese-curated tribute
By Janelle Borg published
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
![Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist Robbie Robertson performing with The Band at Wembley, London, 14th September 1974](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KiLtmoHVUYdrZGNMiPpN3G-320-80.jpg)
Eric Clapton, Elvis Costello and Lucinda Williams among the artists paying homage to Robbie Robertson at a star-studded tribute event
By Janelle Borg published
The star-studded event is taking place on October 17 at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles
![L-Bob Dylan plays a Fender Telecaster electric guitar as he performs on stage at the Westchester County Center on February 5, 1966 in White Plains, New York;R-Bob Dylan and Robbie Robertson's 1965 Fender Telecaster](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/seeBAXkef5P9CSo7U79esE-320-80.jpg)
Bob Dylan and Robbie Robertson's 1965 Fender Telecaster fetches a whopping $650,000 at auction
By Janelle Borg published
The 1965 Fender Telecaster was used by both Bob Dylan and Robbie Robertson throughout their careers, and played on stage by Eric Clapton
![Bob Dylan 1965 Telecaster](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/U8Mpzimp4SCjCcfNbenC4Y-320-80.jpg)
Bob Dylan and Robbie Robertson's 1965 Telecaster is up for auction and could fetch up to $700,000
By Phil Weller published
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
![(from left) Jeff Beck, Gary Rossington, Robbie Robertson, Sinead O'Connor, David Crosby](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bSkzyQdNdoqRerk7pmvaCU-320-80.jpg)
Remembering the guitarists we lost in 2023
By Jackson Maxwell published
We had to say goodbye to a staggering number of guitar geniuses this year. We salute those players and their contributions to the instrument
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“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
By Alan Paul published
With a little help from Warren Haynes, GW sifts through the late Band legend’s discography for the ultimate Robertson guitar playlist
![Robbie Robertson](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZFpjDry2VtivYPh2Db9cPP-320-80.jpg)
“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
By Glenn Kimpton published
Founding member of The Band, Martin Scorsese collaborator and one-time lead guitarist for Bob Dylan, Robbie Robertson led a remarkable career
![Robbie Robertson and Eric Clapton onstage in 1974 dur](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wQm6ZoDtKWBUqaK2Mf48KU-320-80.jpg)
“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
By Matt Parker published
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
![Robbie Robertson](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eVjYSGVPcXvZC6kwXGoeuT-320-80.jpg)
“His effect on the art form was profound and lasting”: Robbie Robertson, 1943-2023 – the guitar world pays tribute
By Matt Owen published
Musicians, creatives, and world leaders alike have all paid tribute to the famed Bob Dylan and the Band guitarist, who has died aged 80
![Robbie Robertson and Bob Dylan](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YpRCtBsc6AuNekiRqQLkR9-320-80.jpg)
“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
By Alan Paul published
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
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