Lets start at the end.
We love you, Robbie!Mavis Staplesexclaimed.
But the Forum doubled as a Martin Scorsese set for a few hours too.
Eric Clapton revisited “Further on Up the Road” from ‘The Last Waltz’ during a tribute concert to Robbie Robertson in L.A. on Thursday night.Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images
Over four hours at the Forum on Thursday, thats exactly what happened.
But first, there was a blessing.
I grew up listening to the Band, and they really shaped so much of my sound.
The show continued with Allison Russell, Daniel Lanois, Julian Taylor, and Logan Staats recreating Acadian Driftwood.
Jamey Johnson ambled onstage to sing the song.
But Anastasio most emphasized Robertsons songwriting.
Bands are great, he said, but songs, thats where it all starts.
So thank you, Robbie.
