Robbie Robertson's Testimony: A Memoir of a Life Behind the Music

By Robbie Robertson

Testimony: A Memoir

by Robbie Robertson

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	26361 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	499 pages

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Published by Viking Books, 2016

464 pages

Robbie Robertson's Testimony is a compelling and insightful account of the life and career of one of the most influential musicians of our time. Robertson, who was the lead guitarist and primary songwriter for The Band, has written a memoir that is both personal and revealing, offering a unique perspective on one of the most iconic groups in rock and roll history.

The book begins with Robertson's childhood in Toronto, Canada, where he was raised by a single mother. Robertson's early musical influences included blues, folk, and rock and roll, and he began playing guitar at a young age. In 1965, Robertson met Bob Dylan and became a member of his backing band, The Hawks. The Hawks would later evolve into The Band, and Robertson would become the group's primary songwriter.

Robertson's memoir provides a detailed account of The Band's rise to fame, their breakup in 1976, and their eventual reunion in 1983. Robertson also writes about his own personal struggles, including his battle with alcoholism. Testimony is a candid and revealing memoir that offers a unique glimpse into the life and career of one of the most influential musicians of our time.

Here are some of the highlights of Robbie Robertson's Testimony:

• Robertson's detailed account of The Band's rise to fame
• Robertson's insights into the creative process behind some of The Band's most iconic songs
• Robertson's candid account of his own personal struggles, including his battle with alcoholism
• Robertson's unique perspective on the music industry
• Robertson's insights into the creative process behind some of The Band's most iconic albums

If you are a fan of The Band or Robbie Robertson, then you will definitely want to read Testimony. It is a compelling and insightful memoir that offers a unique perspective on one of the most iconic groups in rock and roll history.

Testimony: A Memoir

by Robbie Robertson

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	26361 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	499 pages

FREE