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Rock Brynner, Son of Hollywood Royalty Who Cut His Own Path, Dies at 76

The only male child of the actor Yul Brynner, he built a peripatetic career as a writer, historian, novelist, playwright — and roadie for the Band.

By Clay Risen

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‘The Last Waltz’ With Robbie Robertson Is One of Rock’s Great Docs

The film capturing the Band’s final performance in 1976 is a showcase for the group’s main songwriter and guitarist, Robbie Robertson. And for some, that was a problem.

By Rob Tannenbaum

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Robbie Robertson’s 12 Essential Songs

The Band’s arrangements evoked bygone eras but weren’t limited by them. Hear some of the best tracks led by the songwriter and guitarist, who died this week at 80, alongside standout solo material.

By Jon Pareles

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Robbie Robertson, Guitarist and Songwriter With the Band, Dies at 80

The music he and his bandmates made stood out by inverting the increasing volume and mania of psychedelic rock. “We just went completely left when everyone else went right,” he once said.

By Jim Farber