Meta Description: Celebrate the life of Robbie Robertson at a tribute concert titled ‘Life Is a Carnival’ on October 17th at the Kia Forum. Featuring performances by Eric Clapton, Mavis Staples, Van Morrison, and more.
Robbie Robertson Tribute Concert Announced at Kia Forum
To celebrate the life of The Band’s Robbie Robertson, who passed away in 2023, a special tribute concert has been announced in memory of the late musician at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California. Titled ‘Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson’, the event is set to take place on October 17th.
Star-Studded Lineup for Robbie Robertson Tribute Concert
The tribute concert for Robbie Robertson features an impressive lineup of artists. Robertson’s longtime collaborator, Martin Scorsese, is among those executive producing the tribute show. Scorsese first worked with Robertson on the 1978 documentary, The Last Waltz, which captured The Band’s iconic farewell in San Francisco. This collaboration sparked a lengthy partnership, with Robertson producing soundtracks for many of Scorsese’s films, including Raging Bull, Casino, The Departed, The Irishman, and Killers of the Flower Moon, released after Robertson’s death.
In addition to Scorsese, other notable musicians involved with The Last Waltz, such as Mavis Staples, Eric Clapton, and Van Morrison, will also pay homage to their late friend. The concert will also feature performances by Bob Weir, Taj Mahal, Noah Kahan, Eric Church, Allison Russell, Nathaniel Rateliff, and Margo Price. Other talents include Elvis Costello, Lucinda Williams, Trey Anastasio, Daniel Lanois, Jim James, Warren Haynes, Bruce Hornsby, Don Was, Robert Randolph, Ryan Bingham, and The Heartbreakers duo Mike Campbell and Benmont Tench.
Remembering Robbie Robertson
Following Robertson’s death, Clapton spoke highly of the guitarist and revealed that he would have joined The Band if an offer was made. “That was their thing – even their name was anonymity. That was also what was magnetic for me because I always wanted anonymity, I wanted to be in the rhythm section. And if that would have been possible to sneak in, even if I’m disguised, and played rhythm guitar then we could have done it. But it was never gonna happen,” Clapton told The Real Music Observer.
Robertson’s death was announced by his manager, Jared Levine, who confirmed that the musician passed away following a “long illness”. Levine stated, “Robbie was surrounded by his family at the time of his death, including his wife, Janet, his ex-wife, Dominique, her partner Nicholas, and his children Alexandra, Sebastian, Delphine, and Delphine’s partner Kenny. He is also survived by his grandchildren Angelica, Donovan, Dominic, Gabriel, and Seraphina.”
Conclusion
The Robbie Robertson tribute concert at the Kia Forum is set to be a memorable event, celebrating the life and legacy of one of rock music’s most influential figures. With a star-studded lineup and heartfelt performances, ‘Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson’ promises to honor Robertson’s contributions to music and his enduring impact on artists and fans alike.
