Robertson died Wednesday morning after battling a long illness, EW can confirm.
He had recently completed his work as a composer on the upcomingKillers of the Flower Moonwith Scorsese.
He added, “I could always go to him as a confidante.
Robbie Robertson.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
I tried to be the same for him.
“There’s never enough time with anyone you love.
And I loved Robbie.”
Over time he formed a band with Rick Danko, Garth Hudson, Richard Manuel, and Levon Helm.
In time, The Hawks became The Band.
After the release of their debut albumMusic From Big Pink,The Band only lasted eight years.
During their tenure, they sent shockwaves through the music industry.
Robertson called upon his teenage experience working in touring carnivals for the story.
Five more albums would follow, the final being his 2019 release,Sinematic.
