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Levon Helm Documentary to Be Screened in His Hometown

Dave Lifton — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:56:33 +0000

On Saturday (April 13), nearly one year to the day after his death, ‘Ain’t In It For My Health: A Film About Levon Helm’ will be shown in Helm’s hometown of Woodstock, N.Y. The documentary has been in the works since 2007, when director Jacob Hatley began filming Helm’s recording sessions for ‘Dirt Farmer,’ his [...]

The Band, Grateful Dead + 'Dazed and Confused' Vinyl Announced for Record Store Day

Nick DeRiso — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:58:43 +0000

Rhino Records will celebrate Record Store Day with special vinyl releases focusing on the Band, the Grateful Dead and the hits-packed 'Dazed and Confused' soundtrack. These limited edition albums will be available at participating independent record stores on April 20.

27 Years Ago: The Band's Richard Manuel Found Dead

Stephen Lewis — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 01:59:26 +0000

Early in the morning of March 4, 1986, Richard Manuel, one of the most recognizable and emotive voices in rock and roll, was silenced by his own hands. After a concert at the 'Cheek to Cheek' lounge in Winter Park, Fla., by the Band, who had re-formed without guitarist Robbie Robertson, a depressed and drug-abused Manuel returned to his hotel room and ended his life by hanging himself.

36 Years Ago: The Band Stage Legendary Farewell Concert 'The Last Waltz'

Jeff Giles — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 04:23:50 +0000

A wise man once said it’s better to burn out than fade away, and on Thanksgiving Day of 1976, one of the best live acts of the rock era went out in a blaze of glory. After spending more than 15 years on the road — first as a backing band and then as a [...]

The Band's Levon Helm, Dead At 71

Jeff Easterling — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:06:52 +0000

Levon Helm, former drummer for the Band, has lost his battle with throat cancer. The legendary musician, whose voice gave life to classic songs such as ‘The Weight,’ ‘Up on Cripple Creek’ and ‘The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down,’ was 71 years old. Longtime guitarist for Helm, Larry Cambell, told Rolling Stone, He passed [...]

Levon Helm's Family Asking For Prayers

Jon Michaels — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 01:38:29 +0000

Levon Helm singer/drummer founder of The Band “is in the final stages of his battle with cancer,” according to a message Helm’s wife, Sandy, and daughter Amy posted on his website.Fans are asked to “send prayers and love to Levon as makes this part of his journey. “Thank you fans and music lovers who have [...]