Strike up the band! It's Robbie Robertson's 69th birthday on July 5. The vocalist, who started his career as a member of Ronnie Hawkins' band the Hawks and would later become part of Bob Dylan's backing band, eventually got his time in the spotlight as the guitarist and one of the vocalists for the Band.
Although it is reported that they have endured a somewhat tumultuous relationship since the demise of the Band in 1976, it appears as though drummer Levon Helm and guitarist Robbie Robertson have mended some fences.
Robbie Robertson's new single, 'Fear of Falling,' features a collaboration that supergroups are made from, thanks to contributions from fellow classic-rock veterans Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood.
Robbie Robertson is set to receive a top honor from the Canadian government on Friday (May 27), as the former member of the Band will be appointed to the Order of Canada. In addition, Robertson will appear on the June 9 edition of 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon.'
