Bob Dylanhas finally spoken about the death of his longtime collaborator,Robbie Robertson.

His passing leaves a vacancy in the world.

Their history goes way back.

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Robertson played guitar with Dylan starting in the mid-1960s.

It was a time of transition for Dylan, who was moving into his electric period.

11: The Basement Tapes Complete.

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Robertson and Dylan toured together in 1974, as well as recording Dylans No.

1 studio albumPlanet Wavestogether.

The show concludes with Dylans I Shall Be Released.