When the Hawk first toured around southern Ontario with the Band, he made them practise steady. 1 night he gave Robbie hell for gettin' too much "string" noise on the guitar. Robbie said, "even Segovia gets string noise." the Hawk answered, "yes, and that's why he ain't in my band."......f'n classic.

I spent one night drinking with Ronnie ... who drank double rum and cokes none stop and ate ribs ... the stories he told and the charisma of this guy was off the charts ... John Candy the comedic actor was there that night as well and was over shadowed ... but in a nice way by Ronnie...

And now Robbie Robertson passes today. Our era of greatest songwriters are fading away.....

I love the way he gives it his all for 3 and a half minutes, then struts off the stage like a boss. A true legend!

R.I.P. Robbie Robertson. The opening with his guitar is giving me everytime goosebumps

Rest in peace, Ronnie. The heavens are gonna have a ball with your rockabilly tunes

Do you not just love it when he is fanning Robbie's guitar?

Hawk rolled into that stage like he owned the goddamn thing. Then strutted off before the song ended because he knew he did. Epic performance. RIP Hawk!

He just died at 87. I am grateful for his good, long life. He did so much for younger musicians.

OMG So great. I just turned 83 and this still gets me up out of my couch potato spot!

I was a kid. The film "Last Waltz" was shown in a local cinema in the former Yugoslavia. I didn't move from my seat for two hours. The film left a big mark on me. Dr. John Ronnie Hawkins, Clapton, Dylan, Young ... uhhh, The Band ... the best r & r movie I've watched. That was in 1978 and I was 13 years old.

Ronnie Hawkins still has the greatest rock & roll quote in history: "90% of all the money I've ever had in my life I spent on women, booze and drugs. The other 10% I just blew."

Interesting fact: Roy Buchanan was touring with Ronnie Hawkins at 21 and played bass on the original recording of this song. He also tutored Robbie on guitar.

Robbie is working his ass off during this song…that Bo Diddley strum pattern ain’t easy. Ronnie Hawk was a great performer…highly underrated

The vibe of a proud parent enjoying their kids success!!!! The way he stops and puts his hands on his hips for a few seconds, and stares at them, like “ I’m so proud of you boys!” , and struts off stage. BEST STAGE EXIT EVER!!!

Probably the most honest performance of The Last Waltz. Shared history counts for a lot. God bless Ronnie Hawkins and his ability to detect talent!

One must always stay in touch with their inner Ronnie Hawkins.

Who would’ve thought the hawk would outlive most of the people on that stage

The best bit is in the last few seconds. Ronnie Hawkins putting his hands to his sides and surveying for a moment. "Yes, I did you good and you did well." And then just shimmying off stage and leaving the band to finish in the spotlight. Rambunctious grace.

Having a few drinks right now, Hawk was a legend.. nobody brought the boogie to Toronto better than Ronnie. Thank you for the best of times.. YOU ROCK! RIP Big Man

This is perhaps the best version of this tune ever. Ronnie and The Band just bring it!! Ronnie is just such a showman. -A lost art IMO. The nigh club circuit vibe is so alive and present here.

God Bless Ronnie Hawkins for giving us The Band.

If all he ever did was to assemble and hire The Band, that would have been enough. Rest In Peace, Hawk.

Heaven may have trouble constraining this most incorrigible man-rooster! Good night Ronnie. 1935- 2022...

Rest in Peace Robbie Robertson. Forever young.

Robbie obviously loves playing with Ronnie so much. He looks so excited when Ronnie starts singing

My favorite scene in any concert movie. Scorcese and Robertson may have had an elegiac farewell to the road in mind, but look out, here comes The Incarnate Spirit of Rock n' Roll, Ronnie Hawkins, OC.

Ronnie Hawkins : Awesome performance, done with seeming ease, but great power. He drives the band like it's a hot rod. When he fans Robbie's guitar solo with his hat.... epic stagecraft. His walk-off... like he's saying, " my work here is done." Classic.

I think nobody can watch this without a big grin on their face. He even made Robbie Robertson smile ❤

I had the privilege of being invited to Ronnie's beautiful home on Stoney Lake. It was a wonderful afternoon with Ronnie and his wonderful wife. I will treasure that day always. Indeed heaven is rocking with Ronnie's music. Thank you Art and Marilyn for including in your afternoon at Stoney Lake💖

One of the best performances of the night! Robbie's solos are unbelievable!

What a showman Ronnie Hawkins was.

RIP Robbie Robertson. That's a big loss.

Rompin' Ronnie Hawkins was the king of Yonge Street in Toronto for a generation. Mentored many local musicians. We were lucky to have him around. RIP.

RIP Robbie ,one of Canada's favorite guitar players and people 😢🇨🇦

"Big time, Bill, big time!" Pure joy from start to finish. What an entertainer.

I have the great pleasure of singing and acting the part of Ronnie Hawkins here in Ireland as part of (The live last Waltz ) what great fun, always amazed at the mount of people who show up with there Hawk hats on. ✌

You and Ronnie play some good Bo cuts in Heaven, Robbie. You've earned it. RIP

Levons facial expression as Ronnie is leaving is priceless

Who cares what Robbie was like personally. His guitar sound is killer, and this performance is epic! Absolutely perfect!

If Marty, and Doc came to my house in the DeLorean and asked me where I would want to go. No doubt it would be Winterland Ballroom San Francisco, CA November 25, 1976.

RIP boss - Levon, Ricky and Richard gonna greet you with music for sure.

May 29, 2022 R.I.P. Ronnie Hawkins. Thank you for giving Canada "Arkansas North!"

My step dad Guy Wilkes of Whiskey Hollow use to tell me stories of watching Ronnie and the Hawks and he knew they had “it” . He’s the reason I’m here , he’s the reason I listen to good music . Proud to be a southern Ontario boy and even though Ronnie is an adopted Canadian this one is sad . What a beautiful human he was !

One of the greatest moments in R&R history RAT THERE!!! RIP Ronnie Hawkins

RIP, Ronnie. Rock and roll Heaven just got a lot wilder.

Keep Rockin up there Ronnie Hawkins. I know you don't want to rest. You are missed already.

Love how the hawk at start helps them all get on the same lick ,with his singing

this just gets better and better over the years !........Legends

From the greatest music documentary ever, one of my favourite live performances. Can you imagine being in the audience for this? Ronnie Hawkins, what a character!

As original and true a rock and roller as ever rocked...RIP Hawk.

RR was so focused... knew this was going to be the “Time” of his life

Here to see The Hawks play. The best way I know to send my love and appreciation to Robbie and The Band tonight. 💔❤

Good harmony. Good shouting by Ronnie too. Wakes you up. Haha. Who needs coffee when you got Ronnie Hawkins.

Great performance, all the way down to the false ending, and recovery. Legendary. Thank you Martin Scorsese for capturing this fleeting magical moment.

Love watching a Young Robbie rock with the Band or anyone. He rocks!!!

this live concert has everything, rock, country,jazz, blues,folk,

Ronnie remembering you from the Le Coq D'or days on Yonge St. You had the Hawks Nest upstairs. Who do you love, well hell yeah!

The Hawk has the most sordid growl in rowdy rock and roll history... great joy and energy in this song especially Robbie and Rick Danko. I love Rick's happiness, so poignant and fleeting given the later circumstances of his injured life and bruised charm.

He had a great time in this life He knew how to live Great vibes!!

I found the Last Waltz album as a teenager in the early eighties, and obsessed over this song, and the whole album, because it was so much better than the crap they were promoting at the time. Jay

One of the best concerts ever. There is no music like this anymore.

Happy 82 Birthday Ronnie Hawkins ! Ronald "Ronnie" Hawkins, OC, (born January 10, 1935) is an American rockabilly musician whose career has spanned more than half a century. His career began in Arkansas, where he was born and raised. He found success in Ontario, Canada, and he settled there for most of his life. He is considered highly influential in the establishment and evolution of rock music in Canada.[1] Also known as "Rompin' Ronnie", "Mr. Dynamo", or simply "The Hawk", he was one of the key players in the 1960s rock scene in Toronto. Throughout his career, Hawkins has performed all across North America and recorded more than twenty-five albums. His hit songs included covers of Chuck Berry's "Thirty Days" (entitled "Forty Days" by Hawkins) and Young Jessie's "Mary Lou", a song about a "gold-digging woman".[2] Other well-known recordings are "Who Do You Love?", "Hey Bo Diddley", and "Susie Q", which was written by his cousin, rockabilly artist Dale Hawkins. Hawkins is also notable for his role as something of a talent scout and mentor. He played a pivotal role in the establishment of premiere backing musicians via his band, the Hawks. The most successful of those eventually formed The Band, while other musicians Hawkins had recruited provided went on to form Robbie Lane and the Disciples,[3] Janis Joplin's Full Tilt Boogie Band,[4] Crowbar, Bearfoot, and Skylark. (Wikipedia)

R.I.P. Ronnie, I just heard about your passing.

Hawkins taught them well. I sang with Hawkins and the band when I was 15 years old they were good band and they were fabulous later

Rest In Peace Ronnie Hawkins. 05/29/2022. Thanks for the music and the memories.

This is an amazing performance in it's own right, but having just read both Levon Helms' and Robbie Robertson's autobiographies, the impact of this performance and the relationships among these men takes it to another level.

Ronnie, rest in peace and thank you for the music

Gonna miss you Ronnie,but we'll always have your music to remind us of you...RIP Ol'pal

I love the way Rick is grinning at around 2 minutes in the background. The smile tells a lot of stories!

Rick Danko and Levon Helm's glee at the barnyard strut of the Hawk here is infectious.

So much talent on that stage, unfortunately only Garth is still with us!

Greatest live concert known to man..Ever!! No Charity In Sight!!! just for the hell of it

One of the all-time Best!!! Rest in Peace, Hawk!

Walked off like a BOSS. Great performance. RIP Ronnie Hawkins. Knew how to do it right.

Two of the most exceptional musicians of all time Ronnie Hawkins and Robbie Robertson. One kickass song for sure. The Band Ronnie Hawkins is a musical treat, for sure!

I love the bit where Ronnie fans Robbies guitar, when he plays that hot lead break

The is my favourite performance from The Last Waltz. It made me so happy to have Ronnie Hawkins come to Canada.

Love this! Have this in my personal library. Love Robbie Robertson! Love those Canadians, they can rock!

RIP Ronnie Hawkins

In the beginning, Ronnie Hawkins told The Band that if they stuck with him , they would be " farting through silk" . The man had a way with words.

Rest in Peace, Robbie. Thanks for making my youth complete and eventful with your music. God be with you. We are Ohana.

And RIP Robbie Robertson! Great to hear him wind it up on this Bo Didley classic!

wow, that is a serious piece of rock and roll history, the Hawks playing with the band leader that got them ready to become the Band. And he knows how to make an exit. That just might be the coolest thing that ever happened on stage at Winterland

it makes me wonder if Ronnie, Robbie & Levon are playing together again in heaven hopefully and the interesting thing is i just rewatched this movie a few days ago

RIP Mr Dinamo...raw and pure Rock and Roll.

RIP to the Hawk

The best live gig ever recorded. Amazing

I am about a third of the way listening to Robbie Robertson’s autobiography Testimony. Ronnie Hawkins was instrumental in the Bands evolution into the iconic Americana musical group they would become. This electric 4 minute video gives further Testimony to his contribution. Wow. Thank you. RIP. Robbie, Ronnie, Levon, Rick and Richard. Great music. 😮😂😊.

Damn! Who thumbs down anything to do with the Band? Thank God for Ronnie and his part in bringing such talented men together

"take is easy Garth, don't you give me no lip!" LOL.

Counts it in with Bo, then he’s like “big time Bill, Big tiiiime!!!! Fanning Robbies guitar 🎸 What a gig!! Bring these days back. Xxxx

"Big time Bill!Big time! Big time!"

Does Ronnie Hawkins feel the music? Yes, he does.

i don't know, does it get better than this? pure joy on their faces

Rip thanks for the music and The Band...

The best rock movie ever saw it in Gitanjali cinema in overport South Africa bought the album and fvd

I loved that man!He had such great respect for his friends and fans..

RIP Ronnie.

At 1.45 - 2.05 minutes -the look on Rick Danko's face - he's the eternal kid in the music candy shop ! Love watching this clip-always a delight to behold.