DeathAugust 92023

Robbie Robertson

Robbie Robertson, Canadian singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer, and actor (born 1943)

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In context

When
Wednesday, August 9 20233 years ago
Category
DeathA notable person who died on this day.
Era
21st century · 2020s
Recorded from
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Person
Robbie Robertson

At a glance

Born 1943-07-05; died 2023-08-09.

Known as: guitarist, singer-songwriter, singer, screenwriter, and film score composer. Citizenship: Canada.

Listed as: human.

Who they were

Robbie Robertson, Canadian singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer, and actor (born 1943)

Early life

Educated at: R. H. King Academy.

Path and career

Awards / honours: Officer of the Order of Canada, Governor General's Performing Arts Award, Juno Award for Album of the Year, and Jack Richardson Producer of the Year Award.

Why this date

Robbie Robertson appears on our August 9 calendar for 2023 as a death entry.

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August 9 2023 — 3 years ago, on a Wednesday.

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