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April 18th, 2012, 11:24 AM
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Levon Helm dead?
I heard on a local news radio that Levon Helm passed today. Certainly a definitive roots rocker in voice and at the drums. God bless him as he passes to the definitive Midnight Ramble.
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April 18th, 2012, 12:55 PM
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He hasn't passed yet, but from what I understand, it could be at any time now. According to his family he is in the final stages.
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April 18th, 2012, 01:14 PM
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I think some incorrect information got loaded onto wikipedia. He's still alive, but in bad shape.
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April 18th, 2012, 03:34 PM
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From the family about 8 hours ago:
"Thank you, all, for the outpouring of kindness and love. I know Levon is feeling it and that love will help guide him through this final journey. Thank you for your respect for his, Sandy's and Amy's privacy. YOU are truly people with class and Levon would think the world of you. The pain of knowing we're going to lose him is almost too much for all of us to bear at the moment. But it can't be about US. This is about honoring this great man's dignity and privacy. Let's send him off with love, positive energy, lots of light and words of support and comfort. Keep sending the great posts. I'm going to read them all to him. Thank you so, so much!"
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April 18th, 2012, 05:24 PM
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Wow.
Such a talent.
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April 18th, 2012, 05:26 PM
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That's about all I can say, having never met the man.
Wish I had.
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April 18th, 2012, 05:35 PM
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Very sad news.
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April 18th, 2012, 06:24 PM
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An awesome talent...so much feel & groove in your playing & singing...may 'your last waltz' be as serene & comfortable as possible...'The Band' awaits..singer/drummer needed!!! love your music...thank you!!!!
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April 18th, 2012, 06:33 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fender62custom
An awesome talent...so much feel & groove in your playing & singing...may 'your last waltz' be as serene & comfortable as possible...'The Band' awaits..singer/drummer needed!!! love your music...thank you!!!!
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Amen.
Not kickin' him out the door, but we will be less without him.
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April 18th, 2012, 08:55 PM
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I had the opportunity to meet him after a Barnburners' show about a decade ago, and he signed a copy of his autobiography for me. He could not have been more gracious and humble. A hell of a singer, a great, inventive drummer, and from my personal experience, a really nice guy.
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April 19th, 2012, 02:33 AM
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