Tributes continue to pour in following the death of Robbie Robertson

Tributes have continued to pour in for the late guitarist Robbie Robertson, who has passed away at age 80.

Figures ranging from Bill Clinton to Ringo Starr are amongst those paying their respects to the Canadian musician online.

“The music world lost a great one with the passing of Robbie Robertson,” said Neil Diamond on Twitter. “Keep making that Beautiful Noise in the sky, Robbie. I’ll miss you.”

Robertson formed legendary folk-rock group The Band with Rick Danko, Garth Hudson, Richard Manuel and Levon Helm in the 60s.

His Management company confirmed his death in a statement that read: “Robbie was surrounded by his family at the time of his death, including his wife, Janet, his ex-wife, Dominique, her partner Nicholas, and his children Alexandra, Sebastian, Delphine, and Delphine’s partner Kenny,” the statement read. “He is also survived by his grandchildren Angelica, Donovan, Dominic, Gabriel and Seraphina.”

Revisit a classic Hot Press interview with Robertson here.

Read some of the tributes below.

God bless Robbie Robertson, peace and love to all his family peace and love. Ringo 😎✌️🌟❤️🌻🌈🎶☮️

— #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) August 10, 2023

The music world lost a great one with the passing of Robbie Robertson. Keep making that Beautiful Noise in the sky, Robbie. I’ll miss you.

— Neil Diamond (@NeilDiamond) August 9, 2023

Such sad news about Robbie Robertson - he was a lovely man, a great friend and will be dearly missed xx R

Photographs from The Last Waltz pic.twitter.com/I7IHXGJyYj

— Ronnie Wood (@ronniewood) August 9, 2023

Rest in peace Robbie Robertson, legendary lead guitarist of The Band, fellow Canadian, and cherished collaborator of Joni's. May his legacy and musical harmony resonate for generations to come.

Photo from the Michael Ochs Archives pic.twitter.com/1rdu7tihjS

— Joni Mitchell (@jonimitchell) August 9, 2023

Robbie Robertson was a brilliant songwriter, guitarist, and composer whose gifts changed music forever. I’m grateful for all the good memories he gave me—going back to his time in the Hawks when I was a teenager—and for his kindness through the years. I’ll miss him.

— Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) August 9, 2023

Guitarist. Songwriter. Storyteller. Robbie Robertson was a big part of Canada’s outsized contributions to the arts. I’m thinking of his family, friends, and fans who are mourning his loss. Thank you for the music and the memories, Robbie. pic.twitter.com/36UuOq8vhJ

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) August 10, 2023

RIP Robbie Robertson. Thanks for the amazing music and the great hangs, especially photographing you in LA not so long ago. We'll keep Anna Lee company for you... pic.twitter.com/0IqVibzVZm

— Bryan Adams (@bryanadams) August 9, 2023

RIP Robbie Robertson. A good friend and a genius. The Band’s music shocked the excess out of the Renaissance and were an essential part of the final back-to-the-roots trend of ‘60s. He was an underrated brilliant guitar player adding greatly to Bob Dylan’s best tour & best album.

— 🕉🇺🇦🟦Stevie Van Zandt☮️💙 (@StevieVanZandt) August 9, 2023