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May 25, 2024 · A few years before he succumbed to throat cancer in April of 2012, Levon Helm proudly exclaimed to filmmaker Jacob Hatley: “I ain’t in it for my health!” If he were, he would have sang in a church choir instead of touring with Bob Dylan, drumming and singing for years in The Band, and capping it all off with a drug-fueled performance for Scorsese in The Last Waltz.
5 days ago · Perhaps best known as a singing drummer, Levon Helm was born to a cotton-farming family in Arkansas in 1940. Because Arkansas was located at the crossroads of several different musical styles, including the blues and country, Helm got interested in music at an early age, learning guitar and drums. By the time he was a teenager, Ronnie Hawkins had recruited Helm to perform with his band the ...
May 20, 2024 · When Levon Helm passed away on April 19th in 2012, thousands of friends, neighbors, and fans filed past his closed coffin, and hundreds lined the streets of Woodstock, New York, as a Dixieland processional marched to his funeral. He was laid to rest next to The Band’s bassist, Rick Danko, who died in 1999. Part of Route 375 in Ulster County has since been designated by the governor as Levon ...
5 days ago · By the time he was a teenager, Ronnie Hawkins had recruited Helm to perform with his band the Hawks, but Helm’s mother insisted he graduate from high school first. After earning his diploma, Levon Helm headed north to join The Hawks — a nucleus of musicians who also included Robbie Robertson, Rick Danko, Garth Hudson and Richard Manuel.
May 28, 2024 · Levon Helm, the renowned musician and actor, left an indelible mark on the world of music with his exceptional talent and magnetic stage presence. Born on May 26, 1940, in Marvell, Arkansas, Helm had an extraordinary career that spanned several decades. From his early days as the drummer and lead vocalist of The Band to his critically acclaimed solo work, Helm’s contributions to the music ...
May 20, 2024 · As someone who loves analyzing the deeper meaning behind songs, “Got Me A Woman” by Levon Helm is one that has always struck a chord with me. Released in 2007 as part of his album “Dirt Farmer,” this folk-rock track showcases Helm’s lyrical genius and heartfelt storytelling. The song revolves around the narrator’s relationship with ...
Starting with the image of a tour bus warming its engine in the stillness of an empty lot, this haunting, personal portrait of music legend Levon Helm evokes the mood of a lifetime spent on the road. Jacob Hatley's extraordinarily intimate documentary finds Helm, a founding member of The Band, at home in Woodstock in the midst of creating his first studio album in 25 years. The ultimate ...
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