Levon is the man. Saw him last year at a small amphitheatre at the Minnesota Zoo. Wonderful show. He's an awesome drummer. The band he's playing with now is incredibly strong.
Just saw him 2 days ago at a Ramble. What a treat. Singing or not. (he did a little). He's a joy to watch and be in the presence of and one hell of a drummer with a style that's all his own. And the rest of his band....... he always surrounded himself with the best.
I'm so fortunate to see him live, and was able to shake his hand. I don't care what anyone thinks, but I feel that even his voice now is classic. It's probably because Levon is such a talented and soulful singer that his voice can carry regardless of it being raspy. You're the best Levon!
Levon, I'm so Happy for you ...you've been through hell. Your a brave and talented man. Your music, Your voice , Your drumming is so awesome to watch and hear. I think your the best I've seen. When i watch a video of The Band I have to watch it over and over....Can't get enough! God Bless You and Yours.
PS...I love your voice. It's not that often you see a drummer that can actually sing Great like You....
Levon is the Ultimate Drummer of all time In MY opinion . His vocals were awsome too! Just watching his expressions as he drummed were thrilling!! You can see how much he loved his Profession.
People who hit dislike are a very sad lot thats for sure, they must live in their little sad sad world, Levon is a true Gentleman all the boys in the Band were nice Blokes, Magical Music.
People who hit dislike are a very sad lot thats for sure, they must live in their little sad sad world, Levon is a true Gentleman all the boys in the Band were nice Blokes, Magical Music.
just watched The Last Waltz on DVD and wondered where are The Band members now?..and voila!...luv to see him play the drums, he is one of my influences since I play drums, too..more power, Levon....
@rrnc5lmce where are they now? richard manual (pianist) hung himself in 1986. rick danko (bassist) died from heart failure, and garth hudson is still active though not as much as levon. robbie is a rich music supervisor for dreamworks who on occasion makes progressively worse sounding solo albums (though his first two were pretty damn good)....there you go.
fuck robbie robertson. The first time the rest of The Band knew the Last Waltz was going to be the last Band show ever was when Buck Henry introduced them on Snl only a month before the show. and Roberston kept everyone out of the licensing of the songs and the movie rights. He cheated everyone in the Band out of money. Levon Helm speasks the truth. Preach On Levon.
@MrTfoust87 The Band had been together years, & guys build up irritations when they are traveling & working together for years. Robbie was stuck w/ a bunch of serious addicts besides the usual tensions. Robbie has stated the other guys helped out some with arrangements but not lyrics, & arrangements are worth very very little in publishing. The other guys haven't sued him either. You can publish a bitter book with selective facts and unproven claims, but court requires ability to back up claims.
@MrTfoust87 Levon and the others screwed up their own lives a lot. When you look back at a drugged out mess and you have no money left you want someone to blame, and the ex-colleague who is successful happy and healthy is an obvious target for bitterness and resentment.
@The liberalsuck: Helm was working with Ronnie Hawkins and the Hawksin the 50sw and early 60's in and around Toronto, Ontario. I never heard this story about him evading the draft as he spent most of his time in Canada. If it's true, I'm dissapointed in him. See my comments to you on the post with the the Band at the Canadian Juno awards. I screwed up your name. Sorry.
I've always loved Levon Helm. He seems like such a down to earth person. There never seems to be any pretense coming across when he speaks. He's good people and it comes through. I'm so glad to hear to that he's recoverinh and doing well. Peace.
For a guy who doesn't much like the sound of his own voice, he has one of the greatest I've ever heard in my life. When he sings, he really brings it.
You can't blame Robertson for ending the Band when no one was showing up anymore. People speak to things when they don't have the full story. Robertson was also a producer on the film and did more work than any of the guys and not to mention he was the lead guitarist and closer in proximity to most of the featured performers. Jealousy is a very UGLY characteristic.
He considers himself the drummer? Yes great drummer, every stroke contributes something to the song. But his is one of the great voices of rock, what a humble man. We can all learn something from his talent and humility.!
What a talent and what a wonderful man. He's right he is the drummer, emphasis on the. I've heard it said to hear him drum live brings tears to your eyes. Way to go Levon!!
@scrumbulent I signed up to youtube just to tell you that you're garbage buddy. This is a man talking about overcoming a disease and you have that kind of disrespect? You're f'ing doo doo pal, don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
@MrJimroche dude i was talking about robbie robertson your ignorant asshole. i love helm and this interview is inspirational. go read yoru history buddy and youll find robertson and helm didnt get along well at all and robertson even blamed richard manuel's suicide on helm its bs. i love helm so those dislike are the garbage not me,. stop starting trouble for no reason like half of the people who troll youtube comments to try and make themselves feel better. your garbage
I love The Band, but revisiting the Last Waltz the outsized egos of many of the rock stars take part, really put me off. Their first two albums will stand for all time and I can still listen to them, they never wear out.
Saw him last night and although he wasn't singing as much due to recent vocal chord lesion removal he did do "Ophelia" and part of "I Shall Be Released", but his joyful drumming and mandolin playing remained as energetic as ever. His band is just full of talented folks and they did Levon (and The Band) proud. He is the quintessential Americana artist!
This true legend will be guaranteed his place in history,and he will be right up there with the best of the best.Outstanding man and player.All hail Levon Helm. ^bows^
Bless Levon. My God...he does not see himself as a vocalist - he sang some of the best songs ever...The Weight, The Night they Drove Old Dixie Down.....
Levon Helm and the rest of The Band are truly amazing. I can never get tired of their music. Everytime I watch The Last Waltz I wish I could of been there with them and all the other great artists that were able to have been there and also played with them. They were one band that never got all the credit they deserved.
It is always a joy to meet people as sincere and authentic as Levon Helm. And what a double blessing that a personality as warm as this had been coupled with a collection of amazing talents.
He is deserving of all the success and contentment that life can offer.
God bless you Levon, keep going my man. kevery12 it is Levon's belief that God helped him, perhaps you should try a little big of that yourself and stop calling people old coots.
@startrek19591 ...He is a draft dodger. Is he a good musician? Yes. Do I like his music? Yes. Do I like his singing voice? Yes. Is his dodging service in the military for his country an inspiration to all? No.
Thanks for posting this, it's made my day to have watched it! Levon Helm seems such a humble man. He has a grace that many musicians sadly lack IMO. I saw The Band when they toured Australia in 1986, but they had lost Richard by then, and Robbie stayed at home, and as good as they were that night, I'm positive it would have been so much better had Robbie & Richard been with them. RIP Richard Manuel and Rick Danko. Play well and play often Levon!
Humble, appreciative and Class personified. Levon Helm. Respect earned, not demanded. Todays 5 minute, one hit, human trash reality punks, take heed. You'll be forgotten 5 minues after your freak show cancels.
I love Levon helm...his music and on film...he was great as Loretta's Father, and he was also in the Doll Maker (A Jane Fonda movie) it was really good...
you, the drummer?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! oh my god! i love him. you have a better voice than 99% of any front man that exists!!! genius. i am really sorry for his bad time with cancer. thanks science!!! |o|
@smslts the last waltz was a horrible movie for me to watch. the end of the band caused by robertson is far from great. read up and youll see that noone in the band wanted to do the last waltz and scorsese and robertson just kept pushing it forward. if you notice 75 percent of the movie is robbie robertson
@derekgiannone I dont think Robbie Robertson treated the other members of the band right. He made plans and got himself set up pretty good before he pulled the plug on The Band. I dont know the entire story, but in my opinion what he did was not fair to the others. Also my opinion working with limited knowledge, Robertson should have spread post "The Band" wealth among The Band members more evenly. Each of them contributed to their successs. Different mucisians would not have been as successful.
They threw away the mold after this one.
tanksbb 1 day ago
he aged really well! holy shit
IISPLURAL 1 day ago
Levon Helm - greatest drummer in the history of rock. Ringo is good, Keith Moon is great, Levon Helm surpasses them all.
What other drummer sings?! He still has a great smile and a smile in his eyes. A true legend!
LaPavoniMac 3 weeks ago
Find" Mystery train" in YouTube performed by Paul Butterfield and Levon Helm. He was fantastic drummer and singer ...
virgill1955 3 weeks ago
8 dislikes? What the hell? 8 dislikes? Jesus, what do you want? Go outside, start walking, when you get to the sea, keep going. Assholes.
MrMickthemallet 3 weeks ago 4
What is it called?-Levon:Rock `n Roll !!
Rahoorkhuitable 1 month ago
Bless his heart. So glad to have him still with us.
Froggboots 1 month ago
Well said BoozehammerofGalerm Levon's quite a guy Would love to spend the day with him just to hear him talk and make music
ksr9t 1 month ago
Levon is awesome, but who is the tard that doesn't know the difference between comprise and compromise?
robbyshure 1 month ago
What an inspiration . Thanks for this so much
airkooled05 1 month ago
Hey thats the guy in shooter!
springfield03sniper 1 month ago
Lol the CBS logo is an eye. This program is called "Eye to Eye". More illuminati references than I feel like taking in.
btuc401 2 months ago
oh man, it breaks my heart to know that all good things must pass....
Fruscianteistheman 2 months ago
All the best to Levon Helm, great person and player, an attitude that is the way it should be.
223bernieschwarz 2 months ago
Levon is the man. Saw him last year at a small amphitheatre at the Minnesota Zoo. Wonderful show. He's an awesome drummer. The band he's playing with now is incredibly strong.
bobdusek 2 months ago
I love his humility!!!
missy4250 2 months ago
Look for him in "Shooter" as the ex-CIA spook, terrific little cameo.
Syncroincity 3 months ago
@Syncroincity "Still got the shovel"
goreri 3 months ago
One of my favorite musicians
pretorious700 3 months ago
Just saw him 2 days ago at a Ramble. What a treat. Singing or not. (he did a little). He's a joy to watch and be in the presence of and one hell of a drummer with a style that's all his own. And the rest of his band....... he always surrounded himself with the best.
blueman1048 3 months ago
He was brilliant in 'Shooter.'
bgibb101 3 months ago
That's what a fantastic human being looks and sounds like. Bless you, Levon Helm
BoozehammerOfGalem 3 months ago 8
Dio lo benedica, davvero...
TheFerny52 3 months ago
What's up with this interviewer?! It's Levon Helm man
tycer18 4 months ago
I'm so fortunate to see him live, and was able to shake his hand. I don't care what anyone thinks, but I feel that even his voice now is classic. It's probably because Levon is such a talented and soulful singer that his voice can carry regardless of it being raspy. You're the best Levon!
brianberg93 4 months ago
THANK GOD LEVON'S WITH US!! THe way he says music reminds me of Elvis and Buddy H and the rest of the greats
wjerseyfan 4 months ago
Geez, who the hell was the sound guy? The interviewer's mic had a hum to it, time to replace that cable I guess.
sgtpepper1138 4 months ago
Levon is a miracle and we're so grateful for it. Amen to the God blessing of Levon!
lonnyangel 4 months ago
Levon, I'm so Happy for you ...you've been through hell. Your a brave and talented man. Your music, Your voice , Your drumming is so awesome to watch and hear. I think your the best I've seen. When i watch a video of The Band I have to watch it over and over....Can't get enough! God Bless You and Yours.
PS...I love your voice. It's not that often you see a drummer that can actually sing Great like You....
God Bless you Levon
CuppyCakeandMe 5 months ago
Recognize him from the Mark Walberg movie - 'Shooter'? Played the guy in the cabin that gave advice on paper-wrapped bullets.
deledlightsolutions 6 months ago
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Wow. I never would have known that. I'm a The Band fan. Geeze!!!
joeyd1957 5 months ago
Long live Levon. Amazing singer and drummer from the best band ever. Long live The Band!!!
luvdastuf 6 months ago
Wonderful story! And a wonderful man of music!
williamhakkruger 6 months ago
Levon is the Ultimate Drummer of all time In MY opinion . His vocals were awsome too! Just watching his expressions as he drummed were thrilling!! You can see how much he loved his Profession.
CuppyCakeandMe 6 months ago
It never gets old, listening to Levon sing, play or just talk. Keep it a-coming....
grovernola 6 months ago
Well I love his voice, it's one of the best
serpentineflame 6 months ago
Levon Helm is the man, I just want to give him a big hug
jediger4 6 months ago
What an incredible sweet man, makes me love him even more :)
suzart00 7 months ago
Aw first I heard of this, God Bless you Levon and good wishes for a lasting recovery
darlene1029 7 months ago
Probably Robbie Robertson "disliking"...lol..
josephjohnmusic 7 months ago
Ive seen him several times this year god bless Levon and his family. What a wonderful person and entertainer.
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People who hit dislike are a very sad lot thats for sure, they must live in their little sad sad world, Levon is a true Gentleman all the boys in the Band were nice Blokes, Magical Music.
littlelanos 7 months ago
People who hit dislike are a very sad lot thats for sure, they must live in their little sad sad world, Levon is a true Gentleman all the boys in the Band were nice Blokes, Magical Music.
littlelanos 7 months ago
Welcome back Levon
CharmedQuarkZ99 7 months ago
legend
SuperFauldsy 8 months ago
The members of The Band are all excellent musicians....Robbie, Rick, Levon, Richard and Garth..The Last Waltz is a classic..
rrnc5lmce 8 months ago
just watched The Last Waltz on DVD and wondered where are The Band members now?..and voila!...luv to see him play the drums, he is one of my influences since I play drums, too..more power, Levon....
rrnc5lmce 8 months ago
@rrnc5lmce where are they now? richard manual (pianist) hung himself in 1986. rick danko (bassist) died from heart failure, and garth hudson is still active though not as much as levon. robbie is a rich music supervisor for dreamworks who on occasion makes progressively worse sounding solo albums (though his first two were pretty damn good)....there you go.
Putaspellonyou 8 months ago
@Putaspellonyou thanks a lot for the info, friend...
rrnc5lmce 8 months ago
I agree fuck Robbie----- He's not shit without the Band---- ever hear him sing--ouch-
farone100 8 months ago
fuck robbie robertson. The first time the rest of The Band knew the Last Waltz was going to be the last Band show ever was when Buck Henry introduced them on Snl only a month before the show. and Roberston kept everyone out of the licensing of the songs and the movie rights. He cheated everyone in the Band out of money. Levon Helm speasks the truth. Preach On Levon.
MrTfoust87 8 months ago
@MrTfoust87 The Band had been together years, & guys build up irritations when they are traveling & working together for years. Robbie was stuck w/ a bunch of serious addicts besides the usual tensions. Robbie has stated the other guys helped out some with arrangements but not lyrics, & arrangements are worth very very little in publishing. The other guys haven't sued him either. You can publish a bitter book with selective facts and unproven claims, but court requires ability to back up claims.
rtfirefly0 8 months ago
@MrTfoust87 Levon and the others screwed up their own lives a lot. When you look back at a drugged out mess and you have no money left you want someone to blame, and the ex-colleague who is successful happy and healthy is an obvious target for bitterness and resentment.
rtfirefly0 8 months ago
he was in the movie the shooter.
freddysthedevil 9 months ago
Love this man but he speaks lies, lies, lies. His book was based on some crazy made up conspiracies in his head.
Lots of people drinking his koolaid.
samabbrakaddbra 9 months ago
I agree. seems bitter and jealous. it's like move on. be gracious like Robertson. Just play some music
johncandme 9 months ago
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Schashey 9 months ago
Wonderful musician but Levon's book is full of lies and delusion.
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Schashey 9 months ago
LEVON ES UN CAMPEON!
AndresRocker81 9 months ago
A true legend and inspiration god bless Mr Helm
williehackitt 9 months ago
ole levon has always been a man of wisdom and always will be
TheThundermusic 9 months ago
"Levon Helm's Midnight Ramble Show's are a Must see "
dockie1964 10 months ago
@startrek19591 He did act in Shooter, one of mye favourite scenes btw
Babedulla 10 months ago
God bless you, Levon. You are still the best of the best!
rwkain216 10 months ago
@The liberalsuck: Helm was working with Ronnie Hawkins and the Hawksin the 50sw and early 60's in and around Toronto, Ontario. I never heard this story about him evading the draft as he spent most of his time in Canada. If it's true, I'm dissapointed in him. See my comments to you on the post with the the Band at the Canadian Juno awards. I screwed up your name. Sorry.
Ken, Toronto
dreadnought45 11 months ago
I've always loved Levon Helm. He seems like such a down to earth person. There never seems to be any pretense coming across when he speaks. He's good people and it comes through. I'm so glad to hear to that he's recoverinh and doing well. Peace.
MusicEd1 11 months ago
What a TALENT!! I have always loved this man!
Tommit9 11 months ago
That cancer looks like it dogged him bad, he looks sick..
readynow12345 11 months ago
For a guy who doesn't much like the sound of his own voice, he has one of the greatest I've ever heard in my life. When he sings, he really brings it.
cochinogordo 11 months ago
God bless Levon Helm...
CitySkin09 11 months ago
levon helm wow. im 24 and he is one of my favorites. he's a true artist
yetter714 1 year ago
You can't blame Robertson for ending the Band when no one was showing up anymore. People speak to things when they don't have the full story. Robertson was also a producer on the film and did more work than any of the guys and not to mention he was the lead guitarist and closer in proximity to most of the featured performers. Jealousy is a very UGLY characteristic.
Schashey 1 year ago 4
@Schashey Thank you for saying Exactly what i was about to type/say, YES~! He's a Legend in his own time~! ♥The Band
DFoxHope 2 months ago
I go to school with his nephew! I live in Lamar, Arkansas, and he's got family here.
RHMETAL 1 year ago
Katie looks like a guy lately
weadley 1 year ago
fuckin love this man's voice
windydoughnut1 1 year ago
One of the greatest voices ever, and a down home guy as well. He says he's not in love with his voice, well I am.
wc4dblues 1 year ago
Audio is awful
xpat73 1 year ago
beautiful soul
RayTarantino 1 year ago
I have so much respect for this man, can't be expressed in words.
JByrd029 1 year ago 3
He still plays live at his pad in Woodstock. The, "Midnight Ramble" sessions, I believe.
pkotowski 1 year ago
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what a great man!
vapormissile 1 year ago
He considers himself the drummer? Yes great drummer, every stroke contributes something to the song. But his is one of the great voices of rock, what a humble man. We can all learn something from his talent and humility.!
shakindave 1 year ago 2
one of the best singers around! and what drummer! wow! rock on mr. Helm! :-)
bosse641 1 year ago
What a talent and what a wonderful man. He's right he is the drummer, emphasis on the. I've heard it said to hear him drum live brings tears to your eyes. Way to go Levon!!
bradley46100 1 year ago 24
I loved him in "The Right Stuff."
NorthWriter 1 year ago
she loves to give head...
darrylhaynes 1 year ago
iv met him and been to his house
adidas340 1 year ago
Who the HELL are this people who click "dislike" on this? God Bless, Levon.
KarlaMay 1 year ago 26
@KarlaMay terrorist's
rockford871 8 months ago
@KarlaMay They be morons!
whec65 8 months ago
@KarlaMay ...they are stupid people just ignore them! This man is a wonderful example of how a person can overcome! God bless you Levon!
williamhakkruger 6 months ago
@KarlaMay robbie robertson fans thats who!
scrumbulent 3 months ago
@scrumbulent I signed up to youtube just to tell you that you're garbage buddy. This is a man talking about overcoming a disease and you have that kind of disrespect? You're f'ing doo doo pal, don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
MrJimroche 3 months ago
@MrJimroche dude i was talking about robbie robertson your ignorant asshole. i love helm and this interview is inspirational. go read yoru history buddy and youll find robertson and helm didnt get along well at all and robertson even blamed richard manuel's suicide on helm its bs. i love helm so those dislike are the garbage not me,. stop starting trouble for no reason like half of the people who troll youtube comments to try and make themselves feel better. your garbage
scrumbulent 3 months ago
I wish he was my grandpa.
youtubbs67 1 year ago 3
God bless Levon. I LOVE Dirt Farmer and Electric Dirt as well as his stuff with The Band
swordsman466 1 year ago
I love The Band, but revisiting the Last Waltz the outsized egos of many of the rock stars take part, really put me off. Their first two albums will stand for all time and I can still listen to them, they never wear out.
lordkoos 1 year ago
Saw him last night and although he wasn't singing as much due to recent vocal chord lesion removal he did do "Ophelia" and part of "I Shall Be Released", but his joyful drumming and mandolin playing remained as energetic as ever. His band is just full of talented folks and they did Levon (and The Band) proud. He is the quintessential Americana artist!
ronbo11 1 year ago 2
What a mensch! They don't make 'em like that anymore! God bless the man! Hope I can go to the Midnight Ramble next year...we'll see...
LadyKateChanteuse 1 year ago
I'm in theater and I have to play an old man. Totally basing the character on him haha
thepunisher1776 1 year ago
glommed a great word.....you don't hear it much anymore
daisyroots 1 year ago
Great artist musician singer. A Legend in his own time.
Gilyslas 1 year ago
God bless this man. Saw him yesterday. He is the consummate showman.
kvellers 1 year ago
Levon Helm the man !
JuStGrEaTfUl 1 year ago
wonderful dude..was an actor too was in THE RIGHT STUFF..
chiledoug 1 year ago
@chiledoug He also had a role in the movie titled 'Shooter' with Mark Wahlburg.
shilo901 1 year ago
@shilo901 COAL MINERS DAUGHTER ALSO
chiledoug 1 year ago
@shilo901 He was also in that Tommy Lee Jones movie "The Three Burials etc..." cast as a blind man.
chrisb1953 1 year ago
This true legend will be guaranteed his place in history,and he will be right up there with the best of the best.Outstanding man and player.All hail Levon Helm. ^bows^
HayabusaHead 1 year ago
Right on
CharmedQuarkZ99 1 year ago
One of the most underated muscian in the history of rock and roll.
mlarison85 1 year ago 3
y is the sound quality when Levon Helm speaks so much better than when Anthony Mason does?
ledbyzepmother 1 year ago
Did the interviewer Anthony Mason actually say "...each one (compromising) a period of how long?" How do these folks get their jobs?
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benjmp 1 year ago
WHAT A GENTLEMAN. Where have all the gentlemen gone?
I see he has chosen wisely his sentimentality. He knows whats important, and doesn't harp on every mile marker. I wish to be as level headed someday.
Mr. Helm, I wish you and yours nothing but the best.
Thanks for sharing,
-b- KCMO
b1aflatoxin 1 year ago 3
Levon... you DAH MAN!!!
BlackUp77 1 year ago
What a gracious man.
Legend.
Now, I know why I kept listening for all these years!
God be with him and bless him!
(And none of his movies were all that bad!)
wdchefdave 1 year ago
He's a damn good actor also.
remowil55 1 year ago
Bless Levon. My God...he does not see himself as a vocalist - he sang some of the best songs ever...The Weight, The Night they Drove Old Dixie Down.....
rpdugoni 1 year ago
@rpdugoni Up On Cripple Creek!
whoareyou134 1 year ago
Levon is the MAN!!! Soooo happy you uploaded this interview! The sound of The Helm will live on forever!!
Mrbiggly 1 year ago
He's so sweet...
angelaprn 1 year ago
God Bless That Man
DruggardlyBros 1 year ago
time to give this man a kennedy center honor or something major like that....
Putaspellonyou 1 year ago 2
i can't get over how much older he looks here as compared to the 70s and 80s. but he's still alive and well enough and that's what's counts.
jasonwheel 1 year ago
Just saw him at the Edmonton Folk Festival ... one of the most powerful, perfect evenings I've ever had. The man has magic. Always has.
iltvsbt 1 year ago
I saw Levon and his band last night. Magical.
MrBeefinjection 1 year ago
This man is a national treasure and I am so happy to have discovered his music at a young age. Thank you sir. Lets here some more new stuff :)
scottysoxfan 1 year ago
Man, I love The Band
Bosta001 1 year ago
A total musical stud.
GreatBigHowdy 1 year ago
Levon Helm and the rest of The Band are truly amazing. I can never get tired of their music. Everytime I watch The Last Waltz I wish I could of been there with them and all the other great artists that were able to have been there and also played with them. They were one band that never got all the credit they deserved.
Monterey54 1 year ago
I hope everyone realizes that one more day with Levon Helm still making music is truly a gift.......
bizjet 1 year ago
Keep on sangin' Levon.
NatureBoy1957 1 year ago
It is always a joy to meet people as sincere and authentic as Levon Helm. And what a double blessing that a personality as warm as this had been coupled with a collection of amazing talents.
He is deserving of all the success and contentment that life can offer.
hdfatboy2k 1 year ago
my man levon. what an inspiration. the smile is genuine. awesome truly an like the person before me said an American classic.
grommitbean 1 year ago
ebron - agreed!
TMHackett 1 year ago
God bless you Levon, keep going my man. kevery12 it is Levon's belief that God helped him, perhaps you should try a little big of that yourself and stop calling people old coots.
denniswilsonfan 1 year ago
Now I don't know about all the god blessing stuff but for some reason i like this old coot hope he lives the remainder of his life happy.
kevery12 1 year ago
God bless Levon Helm!
TheJrgriffin 1 year ago 2
A great talent. wonderful singer, wonderful musician.. talented actor. we are blessed to have him in the world!!!
lonestarpenny 1 year ago
one of the best voices in the business...
flemdog54 1 year ago
It would be realy cool if Levon buddied up with tallest man on earth
lostbuffalo 1 year ago
@lostbuffalo That would simply be amazing
myl3s91 1 year ago
Cool
eeestube 1 year ago
Great man
rabah1971 1 year ago
Mr. Helm is true gentlemen and a music icon, a inspiration to all. God bless him. he is a class act if there ever was one!
startrek19591 1 year ago 47
@startrek19591 yes he is
MickeyJoMcGuire 1 year ago
@startrek19591 ...He is a draft dodger. Is he a good musician? Yes. Do I like his music? Yes. Do I like his singing voice? Yes. Is his dodging service in the military for his country an inspiration to all? No.
Theliberalssuck1 11 months ago
He's as cool a person as he is a musician. Classy.
jdcapshew 1 year ago
What a joy he is.
nyrichiek 1 year ago
everybody thinks they're cool cause they everything about the Band. STFU and watch the damn video
RascalXmas 1 year ago
Thanks for posting this, it's made my day to have watched it! Levon Helm seems such a humble man. He has a grace that many musicians sadly lack IMO. I saw The Band when they toured Australia in 1986, but they had lost Richard by then, and Robbie stayed at home, and as good as they were that night, I'm positive it would have been so much better had Robbie & Richard been with them. RIP Richard Manuel and Rick Danko. Play well and play often Levon!
sLowBrian 1 year ago
Humble, appreciative and Class personified. Levon Helm. Respect earned, not demanded. Todays 5 minute, one hit, human trash reality punks, take heed. You'll be forgotten 5 minues after your freak show cancels.
FDNYLt 1 year ago
how could you not like this guy? Wished I could meet him.
mikeyrajun1 1 year ago
And people don't like this guy, stick it to em'! Keep on rockin'
LocalRailfan 1 year ago
thanks for such beautiful music over the years levon...
mojopin70 1 year ago
"Ain't it for my health" a new documentary is coming out soon about this brilliant musician.
josgvis 1 year ago
He may consider himself a drummer first, but he's actually a very good singer..
"The night they drove old dixie down" is my personal favourite, but "The weight" is also a great one.
elbay2 1 year ago
Have a stick of Beechum bro.
xxxBlooperNewsxxx 1 year ago
Such a pity about losing his voice to cancer - one of the world's greatest singers.
Stevieboy130664 1 year ago
@Stevieboy130664 he didn't lost his voice to cancer bud
Harryhoodz 1 year ago
@Harryhoodz
I meant his ability to sing - he was one of the great white rock/soul singers
Stevieboy130664 1 year ago
The interviewer is an ASS
Stumbler1able 1 year ago
I love Levon helm...his music and on film...he was great as Loretta's Father, and he was also in the Doll Maker (A Jane Fonda movie) it was really good...
rc1965 1 year ago
what great man levon helm,,, robbie robertson destroyed the band , god bless ya brother glad your still around
atown18104 1 year ago
Go and see Levon if you ever have an opportunity!
BobDaniel56 1 year ago
you, the drummer?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! oh my god! i love him. you have a better voice than 99% of any front man that exists!!! genius. i am really sorry for his bad time with cancer. thanks science!!! |o|
thaisepf 1 year ago
My Hero!!!!
Warmth and Love from the house by the sea.
Bosse Saxell
ensamistan2 1 year ago
Levon, Thank you!! Thank you for your wonderful music, your passion and your real human qualities and your everlasting groove!!
NovaNeolith 1 year ago
I'm only 12 but i absolutely love the band and the history of this band. The Last Waltz is the greatest movie of all time
smslts 1 year ago 19
@smslts youve got good taste in music kid... now go get a guitar and play it till your fingers bleed and make wise choices in life :)
skoolyrat 1 year ago
@smslts Good on you! I agree wholeheartedly
citizenfess 1 year ago
@smslts the last waltz was a horrible movie for me to watch. the end of the band caused by robertson is far from great. read up and youll see that noone in the band wanted to do the last waltz and scorsese and robertson just kept pushing it forward. if you notice 75 percent of the movie is robbie robertson
derekgiannone 1 year ago
@derekgiannone I dont think Robbie Robertson treated the other members of the band right. He made plans and got himself set up pretty good before he pulled the plug on The Band. I dont know the entire story, but in my opinion what he did was not fair to the others. Also my opinion working with limited knowledge, Robertson should have spread post "The Band" wealth among The Band members more evenly. Each of them contributed to their successs. Different mucisians would not have been as successful.
Theliberalssuck1 11 months ago
@smslts 12? That is awesome! Keep on the same track you are on little guy. You definitley have great taste in music.
kylekylelewis 1 year ago
he got horse
kagecj 1 year ago
Im 22 australian and levon helm is extremely AWESOME ELECTRIC DIRT rules and on vinyl record sounds beautiful