Quotes by Robbie Robertson

About Robbie Robertson:


Jaime Royal "Robbie" Robertson is a Canadian-American singer-songwriter and guitarist best known for his work as lead guitarist and primary songwriter within The Band. As a songwriter, Robertson is credited for such songs as "The Weight", "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down", "Up On Cripple Creek", "Broken Arrow" and "Somewhere Down the Crazy River". He has been inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, and was ranked 59th in Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.

Author Bio


  • NameRobbie Robertson
  • DescriptionCanadian singer-songwriter and guitarist
  • BornJuly 5, 1944
  • CountryCanada
  • ProfessionGuitarist; Singer-songwriter; Singer
  • AwardsOfficer Of The Order Of Canada; Governor General’s Performing Arts Award