Album Flashback

Robbie Robertson - self-titled [1987]

If this was not an 80s-era blog, I’d be free to write extensively about The Band. Although at this point I’m not sure what else could be added to their tremendously influential and inspiring story.

I’m still mildly confused as to how four Canadians [and their pal, Levon Helm] can be so tightly connected with what we call ‘Americana’. I mean, I know the s…