Nothing to add really. In the two speaking clips below he shows some of the southern charm that made him perfect for a handful of movie roles. In both cases he's being interviewed by the somewhat-too-urban-to-really-understand-all-this Martin Scorsese.
In the "no embed allowed" (just click) clip below one youtube user comments on how he lights Robbie Robertson's cigarette first.
Most news reports of his death focus on "Up On Cripple Creek" or "The Night They Drove Ol' Dixie Down", but I always thought this version of "Ophelia" was most distictive - perhaps without a difference. I always wondered if he turned his head while singing to keep it from bouncing around so much from the drumming.
There are endless clips including a few movies.
Almost anything by The Band before 1978 is worthwhile. The Last Waltz is essential - full stop.
RIP
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