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Remembering Robbie Robertson, the powerhouse frontman of The Band

Robertson's friends and musical collaborators Daniel Lanois and Tom Wilson help us remember rock 'n' roll icon Robbie Roberston, the guitarist, singer-songwriter and founding member of The Band.

Daniel Lanois and Tom Wilson discuss the legacy of the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Famer who died Wednesday

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Robbie Robertson is the recipient of the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award in the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame from Canadian Music Week (CMW).
Robbie Robertson is the recipient of the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award in the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame from Canadian Music Week (CMW). (Paul Borkwood/CBC)
17:02Remembering musician legend Robbie Robertson

Rock 'n' roll legend Robbie Robertson died on Wednesday at the age of 80. 

The singer-songwriter and film composer had a long and varied career in the arts, but he was perhaps best known as the former leader of The Band. He wrote many of The Band's timeless hits, like Up on Cripple Creek, The Weight, and Ophelia.

Daniel Lanois produced Robertson's first solo album, and Tom Wilson is a Mohwak musician, author and massive admirer of Robertson. 

Lanois and Wilson join Commotion host Elamin Abdelmahmoud to remember Robertson's creative legacy and lasting impact on the arts in Canada.

WATCH | The Band live performance of "Up On Cripple Creek" 

You can listen to the full discussion from today's show on CBC Listen or on our podcast, Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Panel produced by Jessica Low and Jane Van-Koeverden.

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