Person in history
Robbie Robertson
Robbie Robertson, Canadian singer-songwriter, guitarist, producer, and actor (born 1943)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2023 · August 9
- Known as
- guitarist, singer-songwriter, singer, screenwriter, and film score composer. Citizenship: Canada
Their story
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.
Sources
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“Robbie Robertson”, What's On This Date, https://whatsonthisdate.com/app/people/robbie-robertson, accessed October 28, 2026.
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Questions about Robbie Robertson
When did Robbie Robertson die?
August 9 2023.
Who else was born on this day?
The date page lists everyone we hold for that calendar day.
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