The Zac Brown Band have officially added themselves to the long list of artists paying tribute to the late, great Robbie Robertson.
The Atlanta-based country outfit were in Saratoga Springs, NY — barely an hour from the site of the Band's iconic Woodstock performance — during their extensive North American tour last month when they launched into a cover of "The Weight."
Joined by openers King Calaway and Marcus King, frontman Zac Brown lent his signature Southern twang to the song before pointing to the stage's screen displaying a picture of Robertson.
The classic tune, written by Robertson, has been covered dozens of times since its 1968 release, with the likes of Diana Ross, Panic! at the Disco, Aretha Franklin and more taking it on.
Robertson passed away at the age of 80 earlier this month.
Watch the Zac Brown Band's full cover of "The Weight" below.
The Atlanta-based country outfit were in Saratoga Springs, NY — barely an hour from the site of the Band's iconic Woodstock performance — during their extensive North American tour last month when they launched into a cover of "The Weight."
Joined by openers King Calaway and Marcus King, frontman Zac Brown lent his signature Southern twang to the song before pointing to the stage's screen displaying a picture of Robertson.
The classic tune, written by Robertson, has been covered dozens of times since its 1968 release, with the likes of Diana Ross, Panic! at the Disco, Aretha Franklin and more taking it on.
Robertson passed away at the age of 80 earlier this month.
Watch the Zac Brown Band's full cover of "The Weight" below.
