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Posted on 4/17/12 at 4:41 pm to McGregor
His drum fill, while singing, on the Last Waltz version of Up on Cripple Creek is epic. This saddens me a lot, especially since I was looking forward to seeing him at Jazz Fest.
I've read one of his books and gained a lot of respect for him because of his candor and honesty. I can't stand Robbie Robertson solely because of how much Levon hated him.
I've read one of his books and gained a lot of respect for him because of his candor and honesty. I can't stand Robbie Robertson solely because of how much Levon hated him.
Posted on 4/17/12 at 4:45 pm to Socrates Johnson
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For some reason, Richard sans beard is ok.
Garth on the other hand...
And Robbie R. is at the far right -- correct?
Can you ID the two left of LH?
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Posted on 4/17/12 at 4:46 pm to McGregor
He's my great grandmother's third cousin or something like that. His people are from Marvell/Turkey Scratch, my people are from Elaine and West Helena. We don't really know that part of the family other than it's freaking Levon Helm, but it's pretty cool that she knew him growing up. She died of cancer also, as did her son/my grandfather. 
Nonetheless, truly an icon and influence to so many artists.
Nonetheless, truly an icon and influence to so many artists.This post was edited on 4/17/12 at 4:48 pm
Posted on 4/17/12 at 4:53 pm to prostyleoffensetime
Damn. Sad news for the world of music.
Glad I got to see him once.
Glad I got to see him once.
Posted on 4/17/12 at 5:04 pm to Kafka
Nope, the far right is obviously Nosferatu.
That's Danko to the left of Levon, and the other dude is their Pete Best or Stu Sutcliffe. Probably had to suck pretty bad to miss the cut and see Robbie become famous.
That's Danko to the left of Levon, and the other dude is their Pete Best or Stu Sutcliffe. Probably had to suck pretty bad to miss the cut and see Robbie become famous.
Posted on 4/17/12 at 5:33 pm to Socrates Johnson
<----- listening to the last waltz right now.
Im sad i never saw a ramble.
Im sad i never saw a ramble.
Posted on 4/17/12 at 5:33 pm to Socrates Johnson
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Nope, the far right is obviously Nosferatu.
I take it you're not a fan either
Posted on 4/17/12 at 5:37 pm to Rickety Cricket
"This saddens me a lot, especially since I was looking forward to seeing him at Jazz Fest."
I was looking forward to his Fest set, as well. Really sad but glad that he was able to live so much and evidently so well post-diagnosis.
Robert Earl Keen has a pretty cool song about Levon Helm. Can't recall the exact title but it is off Rose Hotel. Here is part of it:
"Levon digs the doghouse, playing in The Band,
when he locks in to that backbeat it ain't hard to understand.
Get your body movin', celebrate your soul,
Levon digs the doghouse, that's sho-nuff rock and roll."
I was looking forward to his Fest set, as well. Really sad but glad that he was able to live so much and evidently so well post-diagnosis.
Robert Earl Keen has a pretty cool song about Levon Helm. Can't recall the exact title but it is off Rose Hotel. Here is part of it:
"Levon digs the doghouse, playing in The Band,
when he locks in to that backbeat it ain't hard to understand.
Get your body movin', celebrate your soul,
Levon digs the doghouse, that's sho-nuff rock and roll."
Posted on 4/17/12 at 5:38 pm to Socrates Johnson
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the other dude is their Pete Best or Stu Sutcliffe. Probably had to suck pretty bad to miss the cut and see Robbie become famous.
Stu Sutcliffe died before the Beatles became famous
Posted on 4/17/12 at 7:32 pm to Kafka
This will make 3 former Band members gone. Just a damn shame.
Posted on 4/17/12 at 7:43 pm to McGregor
:sadface:
this is a bummer. seems like his health deteriorated so fast the last month or so
this is a bummer. seems like his health deteriorated so fast the last month or so
Posted on 4/17/12 at 8:06 pm to Gnar Cat21
Posted on 4/17/12 at 8:18 pm to McGregor
One of the very best musicians in rock and roll. And definitely one of the coolest. Motherfricker. What a drag.
Posted on 4/17/12 at 8:26 pm to McGregor
Posted on 4/17/12 at 8:41 pm to MrCoachKlein
And, he was a natural when it came to acting.
Posted on 4/17/12 at 8:45 pm to N.O. via West-Cal
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"Levon digs the doghouse, playing in The Band,
when he locks in to that backbeat it ain't hard to understand.
Get your body movin', celebrate your soul,
Levon digs the doghouse, that's sho-nuff rock and roll."
That is a good song!
Posted on 4/17/12 at 8:52 pm to Chitter Chatter
it'll be sad day when he's gone...
Posted on 4/17/12 at 8:58 pm to TFTC
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it'll be sad day when he's gone...
So many rock drummers were influenced by him. And what a fricking great rock/blues/hillbilly voice.
I got to see The Band at Jazz Fest a few years ago with everyone in the lineup except Robbie ("The Turd") Robertson. It was almost surreal. Danko was so high he had trouble standing up but he sounded and played great. Levon was motherfricking magnificent.
Posted on 4/17/12 at 9:04 pm to VOR
When Helm plays the mandolin I go into a trance- he's the sole reason I learned to play. I think I'm going to have to name my mando Levon 
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