Losing Levon to me will be like losing an old personal friend, which was pretty much how I felt about Clarence Clemons. The man is truly a national treasure. A unique talent with so many talents and a voice that just demands to be listened to and listened to closely. I deeply regret having missed opportunities to see him live over the last few years, now more than ever, but what a wonderful legacy of music he has left for all of us. And that will never die. Several months back I got his live at the Ryman dvd and the man still had it...yeah the voice wasn't quite like it was way back when but damn...the man is special.
I don't know...it's funny to me how some performers can come to be such a large part of your life and seem like someone you actually know. Levon is definitely one of those people for me though I don't, of course, know him at all aside from interviews, reading his book and listening to him.
Much peace and prayer goes out to his family and friends.
I'll be paying tribute in the days to come enjoying all the wonderful music he's made and I guess that's probably how he would want it
Nice post....I don't "know" him as well as you or many other fans, this is just a mule kick to the chest. Something hits home when I listen to The Band and I think Levon is a big part of that. Watched a making of their classic self titled album and the footage of them playing feels like watching a family reunion.
"FF, I've heard the droning about the Sawx being the baby dolls. Yeah, I get it, you guys invented baseball and suffered forever. I get it." -JearlPam0925
"Sometimes you find yourself having to put all your faith in no faith."
~not a dude~
2010: MSGx2
2012: Made In America
2013: Pittsburgh, Brooklynx2, Hartford, Baltimore
2014: Leeds, Milton Keynes, Detroit
2015: Global Citizen Festival
2016: Phillyx2, MSGx2, Fenwayx2 2018: Barcelona, Wrigleyx2
I wish I was as fortunate, as fortunate as me.
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I started this thread and havent posted here in a while. I am glad to see that there was a lot of over whelimng support here for him earlier this year when he past. I am still very saddened by the loss of such a great musician and someone that I would consider a friend after meeting him so many times. Such a kind hearted guy. I am blessed to have been able to go to a bunch of rambles at his house. I really miss this guy a lot. Truely a music legend and an upstanding human being.
Is anyone going to the benifit concert in New Jersey? I feel like I have to.
I started this thread and havent posted here in a while. I am glad to see that there was a lot of over whelimng support here for him earlier this year when he past. I am still very saddened by the loss of such a great musician and someone that I would consider a friend after meeting him so many times. Such a kind hearted guy. I am blessed to have been able to go to a bunch of rambles at his house. I really miss this guy a lot. Truely a music legend and an upstanding human being.
Is anyone going to the benifit concert in New Jersey? I feel like I have to.
I had a thread in AET that went for a little while then I was the only one posting videos. I should have came here. Just and awesome musician and better guy.
So jealous about the rambles. Pretty incredible that you have met him a few times. I am kicking myself in the ass for never going. I talked about it forever and never went. I'm an idiot.
I'd love to make this but I doubt it's going to happen. I wish they'd put it out on DVD to raise money for the barn.
I started this thread and havent posted here in a while. I am glad to see that there was a lot of over whelimng support here for him earlier this year when he past. I am still very saddened by the loss of such a great musician and someone that I would consider a friend after meeting him so many times. Such a kind hearted guy. I am blessed to have been able to go to a bunch of rambles at his house. I really miss this guy a lot. Truely a music legend and an upstanding human being.
Is anyone going to the benifit concert in New Jersey? I feel like I have to.
I had a thread in AET that went for a little while then I was the only one posting videos. I should have came here. Just and awesome musician and better guy.
So jealous about the rambles. Pretty incredible that you have met him a few times. I am kicking myself in the ass for never going. I talked about it forever and never went. I'm an idiot.
I'd love to make this but I doubt it's going to happen. I wish they'd put it out on DVD to raise money for the barn.
they have done a lot to raise money for the barn. i bet there will be a dvd of that show. you should get the dvd ffrom the ramble at the ryman, awesome show
How music should be played, how music should sound...I've said about a few other bands, but there has never been a more appropriately named group of musicians. They truly are THE Band.
How music should be played, how music should sound...I've said about a few other bands, but there has never been a more appropriately named group of musicians. They truly are THE Band.
Levon Helm Studios has this initiative to help the studios out. To save it from closing down. Their tag line is "Keep it Going".....how about we do the same. Keep this thread going so we can share in Levon's memory and legacy. If you love Levon, post something, anything, a video, an article, whatever in here. Try and keep this thread on page one for at least the rest of the year. I will try and post some awesome stuff whenever I get the chance.
Yesterday I bought another Band vinyl. "Rock of Ages" cant wait to spin it after I get home tonight.
From Love For Levon the other night. I don't think I can watch one of these videos without getting chills. Really wish I had just pulled the plug and went. An awesome show for an awesome dude.
From Love For Levon the other night. I don't think I can watch one of these videos without getting chills. Really wish I had just pulled the plug and went. An awesome show for an awesome dude.
Awesome, thanks so much for this post. I wanted to go to this so bad, but I couldnt justify the money for a show that didnt have levon even though it was for him.
I've seen most of the acts live before too. Regaurdless it looks like it was a great concert and I missed out on a great time.
From Love For Levon the other night. I don't think I can watch one of these videos without getting chills. Really wish I had just pulled the plug and went. An awesome show for an awesome dude.
From Love For Levon the other night. I don't think I can watch one of these videos without getting chills. Really wish I had just pulled the plug and went. An awesome show for an awesome dude.
Thanks for that! Been watching some videos and wow, seems like one incredible night! Wish I was back home so I could have went!
"Sometimes you find yourself having to put all your faith in no faith."
~not a dude~
2010: MSGx2
2012: Made In America
2013: Pittsburgh, Brooklynx2, Hartford, Baltimore
2014: Leeds, Milton Keynes, Detroit
2015: Global Citizen Festival
2016: Phillyx2, MSGx2, Fenwayx2 2018: Barcelona, Wrigleyx2
I saw "Shooter" on Netflix - (w/Mark Wahlberg) - a few weeks ago... Did you know:
Levon played the firearms expert 'Swagger' visits in Tennessee!
Carry on...
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Nice post....I don't "know" him as well as you or many other fans, this is just a mule kick to the chest. Something hits home when I listen to The Band and I think Levon is a big part of that. Watched a making of their classic self titled album and the footage of them playing feels like watching a family reunion.
http://www.levonhelm.com/PBS_%20Quick_%20Hits.htm
They say every sin is deadly but I believe they may be wrong...I'm guilty of all seven and I don't feel too bad at all
Good to see Robertson had a chance to visit with him after all these years.
- Mitch Hedberg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XepoO0M4ZJYevon..
BOS-9/28/04,9/29/04,6/28/08,6/30/08, 9/5/16, 9/7/16, 9/2/18
MTL-9/15/05, OTT-9/16/05
PHL-5/27/06,5/28/06,10/30/09,10/31/09
CHI-8/2/07,8/5/07,8/23/09,8/24/09
HTFD-6/27/08
ATX-10/4/09, 10/12/14
KC-5/3/2010,STL-5/4/2010
Bridge School-10/23/2010,10/24/2010
PJ20-9/3/2011,9/4/2011
OKC-11/16/13
SEA-12/6/13
TUL-10/8/14
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQYj2ltJKe8&feature=fvst
Gives me chills every time I watch that
And he never lost "It"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcgxuGiI ... re=related
^^ Pick that dvd up if you're a fan
They say every sin is deadly but I believe they may be wrong...I'm guilty of all seven and I don't feel too bad at all
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMXCM5TC ... re=related
They say every sin is deadly but I believe they may be wrong...I'm guilty of all seven and I don't feel too bad at all
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BAp5BxpIR8
~not a dude~
2010: MSGx2
2012: Made In America
2013: Pittsburgh, Brooklynx2, Hartford, Baltimore
2014: Leeds, Milton Keynes, Detroit
2015: Global Citizen Festival
2016: Phillyx2, MSGx2, Fenwayx2
2018: Barcelona, Wrigleyx2
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Is anyone going to the benifit concert in New Jersey? I feel like I have to.
I had a thread in AET that went for a little while then I was the only one posting videos. I should have came here. Just and awesome musician and better guy.
So jealous about the rambles. Pretty incredible that you have met him a few times. I am kicking myself in the ass for never going. I talked about it forever and never went. I'm an idiot.
I'd love to make this but I doubt it's going to happen. I wish they'd put it out on DVD to raise money for the barn.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jREUrbGGrgM
How music should be played, how music should sound...I've said about a few other bands, but there has never been a more appropriately named group of musicians. They truly are THE Band.
Levon Helm Studios has this initiative to help the studios out. To save it from closing down. Their tag line is "Keep it Going".....how about we do the same. Keep this thread going so we can share in Levon's memory and legacy. If you love Levon, post something, anything, a video, an article, whatever in here. Try and keep this thread on page one for at least the rest of the year. I will try and post some awesome stuff whenever I get the chance.
Yesterday I bought another Band vinyl. "Rock of Ages" cant wait to spin it after I get home tonight.
Love me some Levon. Bob Weir once saud "This song was written for Levon to sing"....in reference to Tennessee Jed
Grace Potter - I Shall Be Released
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HepRvnh_K8
My Morning Jacket - Ophelia (!!!!!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVcDVDLKrJ4
My Morning Jacket - It Makes No Difference
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cnhs1RqXHzE
Warren Haynes - The Shape I'm In
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aIBpmPXFTc
Bruce Hornsby - Anna Lee
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfGl9LThMoI
John Haitt & Mike Gordon - Rag Momma Rag
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYW1q1nqQXY
Larry Campbell & John Mayer - Tennessee Ted
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fel36S9yWFs
Joe Walsh - Up On Cripple Creek
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vw9pSdj9ZyU
And then this....speechless
My Morning Jacket & Roger Waters - The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2lfTZOsHhA
Everyone - The Weight
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jf--qeFXfyE
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I love you forever and forever
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I've seen most of the acts live before too. Regaurdless it looks like it was a great concert and I missed out on a great time.
Yeah, man. Larry Campbell is great. Really wish I was there the other day.
~not a dude~
2010: MSGx2
2012: Made In America
2013: Pittsburgh, Brooklynx2, Hartford, Baltimore
2014: Leeds, Milton Keynes, Detroit
2015: Global Citizen Festival
2016: Phillyx2, MSGx2, Fenwayx2
2018: Barcelona, Wrigleyx2
Did you know:
Levon played the firearms expert 'Swagger' visits in Tennessee!
Carry on...
7.9.03~9.28.04~10.1.05~5.12.06~5.13.06~5.27.06~5.28.06
8.5.08(EV)~10.9.09~5.21.10~6.20.11(EV)~7.5.11(EV)~7.9.11(EV)
11.21.13~8.27.16(EV)~11.14.16(TOTD)~4.13.20~9.27.20~9.26.21~10.2.21
2.15.22 (EV)~2.25.22 (EV)~2.27.22 (EV)~5.3.22~5.7.22~9.17.24~9.29.24