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Burning Down 04-19-2012 02:03 PM

Levon Helm dies at 71
 
Levon Helm Dead: Drummer for The Band Dies at 71 After Long Battle With Cancer - Spinner

RIP man.

blastingas10 04-19-2012 02:28 PM

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.

ribbons 04-19-2012 02:33 PM

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.

blastingas10 04-19-2012 05:07 PM

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.

Neapolitan 04-20-2012 09:42 PM

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


TheBig3 04-20-2012 09:46 PM

Its a small regret that I never drove out to see a Midnight Ramble. His last two CD's were great.

Electrophonic Tonic 04-21-2012 01:44 PM

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.

TheBig3 04-21-2012 04:16 PM

What song was that?

Burning Down 04-21-2012 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheBig3 (Post 1180969)
What song was that?

Levon.



Quote:

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

blastingas10 04-21-2012 05:06 PM

According to Garth hudson, Levon was buddy Richs favorite rock drummer


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