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Title: Levon Helm "in final stages of cancer"
Post by: Splashdown on April 17, 2012, 03:56:52 PM

link (http://www.arktimes.com/RockCandy/archives/2012/04/17/levon-helm-in-the-final-stages-of-his-battle-with-cancer)

I couldn't care less about celebrity lives, deaths, weddings, divorces, opinions, etc.

But for some reason, I'm a huge fan of Levon Helm and the Band, and this news really has hit me. I saw him in concert a few years ago at a small venue in Philly called the Electric Factory. It was one of the best shows I've ever been to. He's so damn talented a musician, such a great, soulful vocalist--even after throat cancer--that I've become a huge fan.

The Band with the Staples: The Weight
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjCw3-YTffo[/youtube]

"Don't Do It" from the Last Waltz DVD

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_csn7KtVeOU[/youtube]

Title: Re: Levon Helm "in final stages of cancer"
Post by: Kyle Ricky on April 17, 2012, 04:03:30 PM

The Band are great. I loved the last Waltz.

Title: Re: Levon Helm "in final stages of cancer"
Post by: catsmtrods on April 17, 2012, 08:25:28 PM

This is indeed sad news. He is a local to me and one of my customers as is Garth. He is truly an American treasure, a great talent and a was always a super nice guy when I was working in his home.
God I hate the cancer! When it comes back after a noble fight its horrible!

Title: Re: Levon Helm "in final stages of cancer"
Post by: Splashdown on April 18, 2012, 10:10:40 AM

Levon's voice made covers so much better. I LOVE this version of Springsteen's song "Atlantic City."
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdSkXMnYH9I[/youtube]

The Rock of Ages live album, IMHO, is better than The Last Waltz, as far as straight Band songs go.

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=supLwMGxFT4[/youtube]

Title: Levon Helm Dead at 71
Post by: cavegal on April 19, 2012, 02:43:44 PM

(http://ll-media.tmz.com/2012/04/19/0419-levon-helm-dies-getty-1.jpg)

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The Band singer/drummer Levon Helm -- famous for hits like "The Weight" ("Take a load off Annie" ...) -- has died after a long battle with throat cancer.

Helm -- diagnosed with throat cancer in the late 90s -- passed away this afternoon in NYC, surrounded by his friends and bandmates.

http://www.tmz.com/2012/04/19/levon-helm-dead-the-band/

Title: Re: Levon Helm Dead at 71
Post by: BlueStateSaint on April 19, 2012, 02:45:14 PM

I just saw this on Drudge.  RIP. :(

Title: Re: Levon Helm "in final stages of cancer"
Post by: Kyle Ricky on April 19, 2012, 03:53:10 PM

I true great and music pioneer has left us. Rest In Peace, Levon. You will never be forgotten.

Title: Re: Levon Helm "in final stages of cancer"
Post by: Ballygrl on April 19, 2012, 06:53:03 PM

[youtube=425,350]3aNN9X2oQbA[/youtube]

Title: Re: Levon Helm "in final stages of cancer"
Post by: catsmtrods on April 19, 2012, 07:12:58 PM

 RIP Levon.
 
This video was made on Jack Gills farm right down the road from me. Home of the best corn in the world IMHO.  His son John is a Fellow bamboo rod maker that I hook up with once in a while to share tips.

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBuJB218UvU[/youtube]