The word "mythic" appears in nearly every appraisal of the recently deceased Robbie Robertson's immense contribution to popular music. Having spent time in a school – not a residential one, but still oppressive – that tried to "take the Indian out of the Indian," Robertson's mother was painfully aware of the threat of racism. We need your help to stay …
Earlier this month, Rolling Stone published an interview with singer-songwriter Early James in which James spoke of his decision to change the lyrics to the Band’s “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” while performing the song at a recent Last Waltz–themed tribute concert in Nashville, Tennessee. I’m not going to defend “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down,” in …