A true original, and someone who has never failed to bring me pleasure from the very first time I heard his voice sing the words "I pulled in to Nazareth...," the great and legendary Levon Helm has lost his battle with cancer.
Take a load off, Levon.
You will be missed.
6 comments:
too soon gone
Very sad news. I'm thankful for his gifts and talents, and that he shared them with all of us.
Surrounded by family and friends, and leaving behind a remarkable and beloved musical legacy. Not a bad way to go. Thanks for everything Levon.
Farewell, Levon
"Don't want no sorrow For this old orphan boy I don't want no crying Only tears of joy"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEf-YAaBalE
Once dead, that's it. Fsde To Black. The Big C shows no mercy. Very vicious. At least we still walk around. Excerpt from the book My Life by Fivel Jachrine
A master musician and by all accounts, a true gentleman.
I had his "Electric Dirt" album playing in the car this morning. Chills from "When I Go Away." Even a non-believer like me can hear someone truly "bound for glory."
Won't get preachy but a good way to honor Levon would be to quit smoking or help someone you care about to stop.
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