Robbie Robertson

Musician Robbie Robertson discusses a new documentary about his time with the Band, joined by director Daniel Roher.

Musician Robbie Robertson and director Daniel Roher join us for a conversation about the documentary, “Once We Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band,” which comes out February 21.

In a new memoir, The Band's main songwriter and lead guitarist recounts the formation, songwriting, and collaborations of his genre-defining Americana group.

Rock legend Robbie Robertson discusses his long career in music and his new CD, “How to Become Clairvoyant.” He talks about his days performing with Bob Dylan and the Band, making “The Last Waltz,” and composing the scores to the Marin Scorsese films “Raging Bull,” “King of Comedy,” and “The Color of Money.”

Robbie Robertson started his career as a member of the crack backing band The Hawks, which ably served Bob Dylan and others. Then, the band became a rock ‘n’ roll force in its own right – as The Band. Robertson joins us to talk about wrestling with his music roots on “How to Become Clairvoyant,” his first solo release in more than 10 years.

Robbie Robertson wrote some of the greatest rock songs of the late ‘60s and ‘70s.  As a member of The Band, he penned classic songs filled with rueful stories and quirky characters.  ...