[Terry Mross]

Haven't posted in a long time and may not have done this right. Did a search and didn't see it posted.

[Olog-hai]

Sad news, that. Far better musician than a great many of his contemporaries, including some that wrote songs about him . . .

[dirtboy]

The Band ping

[Terry Mross]

Back in the early 70s I played at a little American Legion Club in Marvell, Arkansas. We were told Levon played there as a young man. I always felt it was an honor to have stood on the same stage.

I also worked at KFFA in Helena. Levon said as a kid he used to listen to the King Biscuit Radio Show every day and was heavily influenced by the blues players from that area.

I loved this man’s music and I pray for him and his family.

[dirtboy]

The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down

[Terry Mross]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VShpcqd3zE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9P202C3mm8g

[Chode]

last time i saw him was 1973 here at the Glen for the Summer Jam... Prayers up

[free me]

Prayers up. A great talent, heading home.

[Terry Mross]

I worked with a disc Jockey who grew up in Helena, Arkansas and worked there all his life. He told me that Ronnie Hawkins and Conway Twitty used to play at “battle of the bands” gigs. Said Hawkins one everytime and Harold Jenkins and the Ridgerunners (Conway) had to pack up and go home. Hawkins moved to Canada and later brought Levon up with him.

[virginia lurker]

I was lucky enough to see Levon at Floyd Fest 2 summers ago what a great experience. He was great. When I heard the news today I listened to Dirt Farmer all the way home. It was amazing he was able to make this album after having throat cancer.

[InvisibleChurch]

waah! i just found some of his solo work ... this is from his Electric Dirt cd ... play it LOUD

When I Go Away

[Mase]

Music from Big Pink is still one of my favorite albums of all time. The intro to Chest Fever still gives me chills. Saw them last in '93 in a small theater in DC. Was sorry to see Danko pass and will feel the same about Helm.

[Hot Tabasco]

Sad news.......It's funny but back in those days it was just music I listened to and never gave any thought to it. Most of it I disliked

Now that I've gotten old, I actually listen to those bands and have come to appreciate them.......

[Tainan]

Everything being said about him is true.

And I'll add some more...He was a darn good actor also.

RIP Levon and thank you very much for what you did here.

[leaning conservative]

I so hate to hear this. The Band was beyond brilliant. There won’t be another. I hope your journey is peaceful...........

[Dixie Yooper]

I saw the “The Band” reassembled back in the 1990’s when Rick was still alive, but Richard was gone and Robbie was out. Levon was incredible!

[Mercat]

Saw him perform in Winnipeg 2010. Had the crowd jumping.

[Lurker]

Prayers up for Mr. Helm.

[Revolting cat!]

His recent albums have been superb!

[musicman]

Thanks for the thread!!

My favorite:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RjqcTsxx-8

The Last Waltz = “Ophelia”

[ExNewsExSpook]

Levon was a pretty fair actor, too. Did a great job in “The Right Stuff” as Jack Ridley, the Air Force officer who helped Chuck Yeager rig a broom handle to close the cockpit door of his Bell X-1, allowing him to break the sound barrier, despite broke ribs.