Levon Helm

Trev · 04-19-2012

So sad to find out that Levon Helm, drummer and singer from The Band, is in the final stages of throat cancer.
I know for many people this isn't worth being called news, but I sense that the generation prevelent on this board had some damn good times to the sound of The Band and the music they made. I know I sure have.
I'm thinking about Mr. Helm today and trying my best to send good vibes his way, he certainy sent many good vibes my way over the years. I pray he's not suffering very much and not in pain.

There's a special place 'up on cripple creek' just for you, Levon.
Little Bessie is already there.

RonH · 04-19-2012

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Originally Posted by Trev

So sad to find out that Levon Helm, drummer and singer from The Band, is in the final stages of throat cancer.
I know for many people this isn't worth being called news, but I sense that the generation prevelent on this board had some damn good times to the sound of The Band and the music they made. I know I sure have.
I'm thinking about Mr. Helm today and trying my best to send good vibes his way, he certainy sent many good vibes my way over the years. I pray he's not suffering very much and not in pain.

There's a special place 'up on cripple creek' just for you, Levon.
Little Bessie is already there.

He has past, RIP. I also liked his movie roles too. Right Stuff, Coal Miners Daughter come to mind.

bigdogmom · 04-19-2012

Yup, he was a damn fine actor as well as musician.

Trev · 04-19-2012

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Originally Posted by RonH

He has past, RIP.

Thanks for the update. At least he's not suffering any longer.
RIP, Levon.

Skiptown · 04-19-2012

The Bands music is pretty timeless. Still in heavy rotation in our house.
Levon's voice is a big part of that.

"The Weight" and "When I paint My Masterpiece' are two of my favorites.

flyingpig11 · 04-19-2012

RIP Levon

Along with his music from the Band, he produced some great stuff at his studio in Woodstock, NY. Held small intimate live shows called Midnight Rambles at his studio.

A woman by the name of Tara Nevins from Ithaca, NY and a member of the band Donna the Buffalo made a beautiful record with him this last year. So did the Gourds from Austin TX. Two of my favorite artists. There are many others who he has touched.

caramba · 04-19-2012

I was so sorry to hear this news- I loved Levon....

Just a couple of weeks ago we were lamenting that we couldn't make his show with Los Lobos in Hampton Beach, NH. He cancelled at the last minute (and Los Lobos played a small stage at the Ashworth Hotel, free, for those lucky enough to hear about it). We were afraid for Levon's health, though and I am kicking myself for missing other opportunities to see him in recent years.

The other night I happened to find some old photos, and I just scanned them. These were from Mount Watatic, Ashby, MA in 1984.

Trev · 04-19-2012

So cool.
What a musician.

tdawg · 06-07-2012

Caramba. Great pics from Watatic. I was there too, have my ticket, concert review etc. Big Fan of those guys back then. do you have more pics?
Thanks

tdawg · 06-07-2012

Caramba. Great pics from Watatic. I was there too, have my ticket, concert review etc. Big Fan of those guys back then. do you have more pics?
Thanks

tdawg · 06-07-2012

Caramba. Great pics from Watatic. I was there too, have my ticket, concert review etc. Big Fan of those guys back then. do you have more pics?
Thanks

roni · 06-07-2012

Caramba,

It would also be interesting to see photos of you guys at the concert

04-19-2012	#1 (permalink)
Trev way into it Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: up north, eh. Posts: 217	Levon Helm So sad to find out that Levon Helm, drummer and singer from The Band, is in the final stages of throat cancer. I know for many people this isn't worth being called news, but I sense that the generation prevelent on this board had some damn good times to the sound of The Band and the music they made. I know I sure have. I'm thinking about Mr. Helm today and trying my best to send good vibes his way, he certainy sent many good vibes my way over the years. I pray he's not suffering very much and not in pain. There's a special place 'up on cripple creek' just for you, Levon. Little Bessie is already there. Last edited by Trev; 04-19-2012 at 12:09 PM..

06-07-2012	#11 (permalink)
tdawg sandflea Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 3	Watatic Caramba. Great pics from Watatic. I was there too, have my ticket, concert review etc. Big Fan of those guys back then. do you have more pics? Thanks

06-07-2012	#12 (permalink)
roni añejo Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 59,892	Caramba, It would also be interesting to see photos of you guys at the concert Last edited by roni; 06-07-2012 at 08:22 AM..

04-19-2012	#3 (permalink)
bigdogmom beachaholic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 473	Yup, he was a damn fine actor as well as musician.

04-19-2012	#5 (permalink)
Skiptown añejo Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Where the Columbia and Snake Meet Posts: 4,580	The Bands music is pretty timeless. Still in heavy rotation in our house. Levon's voice is a big part of that. "The Weight" and "When I paint My Masterpiece' are two of my favorites.

04-19-2012	#6 (permalink)
flyingpig11 life=playa Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bflo, NY Posts: 596	RIP Levon Along with his music from the Band, he produced some great stuff at his studio in Woodstock, NY. Held small intimate live shows called Midnight Rambles at his studio. A woman by the name of Tara Nevins from Ithaca, NY and a member of the band Donna the Buffalo made a beautiful record with him this last year. So did the Gourds from Austin TX. Two of my favorite artists. There are many others who he has touched.

04-19-2012	#7 (permalink)
caramba añejo Join Date: May 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 6,654	I was so sorry to hear this news- I loved Levon.... Just a couple of weeks ago we were lamenting that we couldn't make his show with Los Lobos in Hampton Beach, NH. He cancelled at the last minute (and Los Lobos played a small stage at the Ashworth Hotel, free, for those lucky enough to hear about it). We were afraid for Levon's health, though and I am kicking myself for missing other opportunities to see him in recent years. The other night I happened to find some old photos, and I just scanned them. These were from Mount Watatic, Ashby, MA in 1984.

04-19-2012	#8 (permalink)
Trev way into it Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: up north, eh. Posts: 217	So cool. What a musician.

06-07-2012	#9 (permalink)
tdawg sandflea Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 3	Caramba. Great pics from Watatic. I was there too, have my ticket, concert review etc. Big Fan of those guys back then. do you have more pics? Thanks

06-07-2012	#10 (permalink)
tdawg sandflea Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 3	Caramba. Great pics from Watatic. I was there too, have my ticket, concert review etc. Big Fan of those guys back then. do you have more pics? Thanks

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