About Robbie Robertson Robbie Robertson was the lead guitarist and primary songwriter of the legendary musical group the Band. Rolling Stone named him one of the greatest guitarists of all time. He lives in Los Angeles. Books by Robbie Robertson Legends, Icons & Rebels Music That Changed the World by (author) Robbie Robertson, Jim Guerinot, Sebastian Robertson & Jared Levine Hiawatha and the Peacemaker by (author) Robbie Robertson illustrated by David Shannon