RIP Levon Helm (1940-2012)

April 19, 2012 by

Levon Helm, drummer and singer for The Band and one of rock’s best known personalities passed away today at age 71. Having a recent resurgence of throat cancer in recent months, Levon had rebounded from cancer and losing his voice to record Dirt Farmer and won a Grammy for the effort in 2007. In recent years, Levon would hold his famed “Midnight Rambles” at his barn in Woodstock, NY. These events attracted his fans and newcomers, as well as musicians from across the genres who played with him each night. His legacy, music and spirit will live on through the artists he has inspired and fans he has gained over his storied career. Rest in Peace Levon.

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About Pete Mason
Pete Mason is a teacher and writer living in Albany, NY. He has written two books, PhanArt: The Art of the Fans of Phish, a compilation of art made by Phish fans, and co-authored PhanFood, a cookbook of recipes by and for Phish fans, and is currently working on a book on music festivals. He maintains the website PhanArt.net, compiling the art made by fans, inspired by Phish. He is the Online Editor for UpstateLIVE and has written for Huffington Post, Hidden Track, Honest Tune, HeadCount, and Nippertown.

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