Legends, icons & rebels : music that changed the world
by Robertson, Robbie (Author), Guerinot, Jim (Author), Robertson, Sebastian (Author), Levine, Jared (Author)
Physical Description: |
119 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 31 cm + 2 CDs (digital ; 4 3/4 in.) Issued also in electronic format. |
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ISBN: |
9781770495715 1770495711 |
Author Notes: |
Robbie Robertson was born on July 5, 1943 in Toronto, Canada. He is most known for his work as lead guitarist for the music group "The Band", which began the Americana music genre. As a songwriter, Robertson wrote "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" and "Broken Arrow" among many others. His talent was recognized when he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. He also worked as a soundtrack producer and composer when he teamed up with Martin Scorsese on the fims: The Last Waltz, Raging Bull and Casino. He also became an author with his titles Testimony and Hiawatha and the Peacemaker. (Bowker Author Biography) |