Remembering Robbie Robertson: The Band Frontman and Canadian Songwriter Dies at 80
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Robbie Robertson, the musician and singer best known for fronting The Band and penning their biggest hits, has died at the age of 80. Robertson passed away in Los Angeles after a long illness. Throughout his career, he collaborated extensively with director Martin Scorsese on film soundtracks, including classics like Raging Bull and The Departed. Robertson recently completed his fourteenth film music project with Scorsese, Killers of the Flower Moon. He leaves behind a legacy of influential music and a longstanding friendship with Scorsese.
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