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Old 04-19-2012, 02:03 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Levon Helm Dead: Drummer for The Band Dies at 71 After Long Battle With Cancer - Spinner

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Old 04-19-2012, 02:28 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I was just looking for a thread on him. Such a sad day. The best damn singing drummer I've ever seen. And another piece to the legendary band is gone.
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Old 04-19-2012, 02:33 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Very sad news. Such a great drummer, one of the best ever, and the "carnal" voice of the band. I loved how he used an old kit with wooden rims on The Band (their second album), which can be seen in this video.



"Corn in the fields, / Listen to the rice when the wind blows ‘cross the water." Love those lines.
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Old 04-19-2012, 05:07 PM   #4 (permalink)
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King harvest. Such a great band, one of the greatest, that doesn't get enough attention on this forum. Levon was such a great talent. Great drummer, amazing vocalist, mandolin players and guitar player.
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Old 04-20-2012, 09:42 PM   #5 (permalink)
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I pulled in to Nazareth, was feeling 'bout half past dead. I just need some place where I can lay my head. "Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"

Up in Rock and Roll Heaven - RIP Levon

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Its a small regret that I never drove out to see a Midnight Ramble. His last two CD's were great.
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As has been said; he is one of, if not the best, singing drummer from the 60's and 70's. The heart and soul of one of Canada's best groups, created 2 amazing albums and inspiring my favorite Elton John song...

Take a load off, Levon.
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What song was that?
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The Rocket Man immortalized the rocker in his track Levon and also named his baby son after the musician, calling the tot Zachary Jackson Levon.
Elton John: 'Levon Helm Will Live On Through My Son' - Starpulse.com
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According to Garth hudson, Levon was buddy Richs favorite rock drummer
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