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Levon Helm Documentary to Be Screened in His Hometown
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.
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The Band, Grateful Dead + ‘Dazed and Confused’ Vinyl Announced for Record Store Day
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.
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27 Years Ago: The Band’s Richard Manuel Found Dead
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.
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Performances by Roger Waters, Joe Walsh Highlight ‘Love for Levon’ Concert
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.
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Levon Helm’s 10 year Encore
Diaganosed with throat cancer in 1998, Levon Helm of the Band overcame the odds and started talking and singing again when nobody thought he would.
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Levon Helm Loses Battle to Throat Cancer
The great drummer and singer of the group “The Band” died Thursday at the age of 71 after over a decade long battle with throat cancer.
The sad news was released on Helm’s website, “Levon Helm passed peacefully this afternoon