Levon Helm

[DaveKirkpatrick]

Levon Helm Studios ~ Home of The Midnight Ramble
The Band drummer Levon Helm in final stages of cancer | Reuters

Levon is stepping out. One of the greatest.

 

[dhsierra1]

 

[quarryman]

this is sad news. I know Rick and Richard will be waiting for him at the Pearly Gates!

 

[DblG]

Very sad news.
He is one of my fav's.

 

[Stranger Danger]

A true legend. The most soulful drummer ever and one hell of vocalist/songwriter. For what he does, he has no equal.

 

[cjmodulus]

I heard a little while ago. This really makes me sad. I grew up listening to my parent's copy of Music from big pink...

 

[elgecko]

Hell of a drummer and not a bad singer either!

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[Petethebassman]

A true legend. The most soulful drummer ever and one hell of vocalist/songwriter. For what he does, he has no equal.

Absolutely true. The man has given so much to music, the world will be a poorer place without him. My prayers are with him and his family.

 

[colcifer]

So sad... One of the greats.

Here's something fun to focus on instead: Penn and Teller Fool Us - Nail Gun - YouTube.

 

[CrewsControl]

This is as apropos as anything.

Elton John - Levon (Live in New York 2004) - YouTube

 

[garp]

My thoughts go out to Levon, Sandy and Amy. I’m honored to have met him, and will cherish the fond memories of his amazing “Midnight Ramble” shows.

 

[Metalbasshippy]

I really hope the end comes easily for him, he is a legend in the truest meaning of the word and a real class act by the sounds of it.
I will be keeping him and his family in my thoughts.

 

[Shakin-Slim]

One of the greats. There isn't much to say, besides what is in the music.

 

[bjabass]

Levon put more feeling in to his music than almost anyone. The Band's music always makes me feel good, and I consider Levon the voice of The Band. Praying for him.

 

[Steve]

A life well lived and an amazing legacy left behind.
You really can't ask for more out of a run.
The night they drove old dixie down and the weight have been on my nightly play list for years and I still like those songs.

 

[jeffbass]

bummer. you gotta love Levon.

 

[blues_bassist]

Awful news, Levon is one of the greatest drummers in my opinion. God bless, Levon.

 

[Roscoe East]

Hell of a drummer and not a bad singer either!

Pretty good actor too:

 

[elgecko]

Pretty good actor too:
Shooter (4/8) Movie CLIP - Mister Rate's Advice (2007) HD - YouTube

I forgot his acting. I wish there was video of him as the blind man in Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada.

 

[chuck3]

For what he does, he has no equal.

^^^^^^^^
This.

In the Hudson Valley, there is no one else of his stature, as a musician or as a leader of so many people who look at music and its relation to life in a certain way.