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Offline Splashdown

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Levon Helm "in final stages of cancer"
« on: April 17, 2012, 03:56:52 PM »
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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]
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Re: Levon Helm "in final stages of cancer"
« Reply #1 on: April 17, 2012, 04:03:30 PM »
The Band are great. I loved the last Waltz.
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Re: Levon Helm "in final stages of cancer"
« Reply #2 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!
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Re: Levon Helm "in final stages of cancer"
« Reply #3 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]
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Levon Helm Dead at 71
« Reply #4 on: April 19, 2012, 02:43:44 PM »


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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/
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Re: Levon Helm Dead at 71
« Reply #5 on: April 19, 2012, 02:45:14 PM »
I just saw this on Drudge.  RIP. :(
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Re: Levon Helm "in final stages of cancer"
« Reply #6 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.
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Re: Levon Helm "in final stages of cancer"
« Reply #7 on: April 19, 2012, 06:53:03 PM »
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Re: Levon Helm "in final stages of cancer"
« Reply #8 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]
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~ Dr. William Pierce


 

"How many more times are we going to cower under tables and chairs, whimpering like mindless dogs, thinking that someone else has the responsibility to save and protect us?"
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