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Levon Helm
Born: 1940-05-26 - Died: 2012-04-19Cause of Death: Cancer
Death Summary:
Who was Levon Helm :
Levon Helm died due to the late stages of Throat Cancer.
Who was Levon Helm :
"Mark" Levon Helm was a singer and drummer for the popular 60's and 70's band The Band, known for hit songs like "The Weight," "The Night They Drove Ol' Dixie Down" and "Up on Cripple Creek."
Later in life, Helm became involved with a series of concerts titled "The Midnight Ramble," which were centered at his home in Woodstock, New York. The concerts featured Helm, along with other well-known artists. Helm also released an album in 2007 called "Dirt Farmer," which earned Helm a Grammy award in the "Traditional Folk Album" category.
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I see so many signatures it warms my heart.
with gratitude i was fortunate to see him play many times. the music world is now void of a legend.
Levon’s renditions of “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” and so many other songs were unforgettable. May he rest in peace!
Levon inspired so many of us. He will be missed.
Levon “still” is one of the best drummer/singers that has ever lived. From your fellow Arkansan, We all love you and will miss you!
thanks for all the great music and the great times,peace bro
Blue skies, smooth sailing and soft landing, dearest, Levon. Thank you for making my life a much better place. Peace and big love.
R.I.P. Levon, you were one of the greats.
You’re the best ol timer. I’ll be keeping Donnie safe and heavy, now don’t you worry. Calm whispers in my ear in the sweat of the morning. Mucho love homie, I love tendered souls forever or until.
The band was wonderful we will miss you so
thank you for all your wonderful music,we will miss you so.
I really didnt know how good you could sing until after Coal MIners Daughter. The cast of the show had a special on Saturday Night Live….thats when I knew how good you really were!
Great player