And the most famous of the group received an unforgettable makeover just a few years ago Play for change released his version of “The Weight” in 2019 as part of his “Song Around The World” project.
The organization is known for its global videos featuring musicians from multiple countries collaborating on a track.
In this case, “The Weight” was hosted by Robertson himself, who got a little help from a friend when Ringo Starr took over the drums.
What happened next was pure musical magic:
Robertson and others involved with the track spoke about how it came about in a two-part video series: