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Elton John Leads Levon Helm Tribute at 2013 Grammy Awards

Matthew Wilkening — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 05:43:50 +0000

Elton John led an all-star performance of the Band's classic anthem 'The Weight' in tribute to Levon Helm during the 2013 Grammy Awards telecast tonight (Feb. 10).

Performances by Roger Waters, Joe Walsh Highlight 'Love for Levon' Concert

Billy Dukes — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 15:35:42 +0000

Over a dozen rock and country artists assembled last night to pay tribute to Levon Helm, and hopefully save the barn that housed the formal and informal Midnight Ramble sessions for so many years. The 'Love for Levon' concert took place at the Izod Center in New Jersey on Wednesday.

Levon Helm – Landon Meets a Legend

Landon King — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:59:39 +0000

One of the most important figures in the music scene of the late 60's and early to mid 70's, Levon Helm of The Band died yesterday at the age of 71. He succumbed to throat cancer. I mentioned on my show today that I once got a chance to meet Levon while waiting in line for coffee at Love Field in Dallas. It's still one of the coolest experiences I've ever had.

Levon Helm of The Band Dead at 71

Landon King — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:35:04 +0000

The gravely-throated singer with The Band, one of the most celebrated and influential groups of the 1960s and ‘70s, died from cancer.