Robbie Robertson's life in pictures

Robbie Robertson performed with The Band at the Royal Albert Hall, London, in June 1971.  (Michael Putland/Getty Images)

Richard Manuel, Rick Danko, Robbie Robertson, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson (back) performing live onstage in stadium c.1974. (RB/Redferns)

Robbie was a founding member of The Band, which included, (L-R) Garth Hudson, Robbie Robertson, Levon Helm, Richard Manuel and Rick Danko. (Gijsbert Hanekroot/Redferns)

Bob Dylan joins The Band (L to R: Dr. John, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Ringo Starr, Rick Danko, Van Morrison, Ronnie Hawkins, Bob Dylan, Levon Helm, Robbie Robertson) to play their Last Waltz at Winterland. ( Ed Perlstein/Redferns/Getty Images)

Bob Dylan and Robbie Robertson perform on stage for "The Band's' 'The Last Waltz" concert at the Winterland Ballroom on November 25, 1976, in San Francisco, California.   (Larry Hulst/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Musician Neil Young performs on stage with Robbie Robertson at The Band's The Last Waltz concert. (Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Former lead singer of "The Band," Robbie Robertson, poses in his recording studio during a 1987 Santa Monica, California photo session to promote his first solo album "Robbie Robertson."  (George Rose/Getty Images)

Rick Danko and Robbie Robertson performing live onstage   (Richard E. Aaron/Redferns)

Canadian singer/songwriter and founding member/guitarist of "The Band," Robbie Robertson poses for a November 1994 portrait at The National Museum of the American Indian in New York City, New York.  (Bob Berg/Getty Images)

Martin Scorsese had a close relationship with Robbie, not only as a friend but also as a longtime collaborator on film projects.  (George Pimentel/Getty Images)

Robbie Robertson, former member of The Band, performing live on "The View."   (Lou Rocco/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images)

Bonnie Raitt, Eric Clapton, Robbie Robertson of The Band and Paul McCartney. (KMazur/WireImage)