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35 Years Ago: The Band Releases 'The Last Waltz' Soundtrack

Bryan Wawzenek — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 07:40:29 +0000

Is it better to burn out than fade away? Or is it best to have one last, blow-out show? ‘The Last Waltz,’ as a concert, a film and an album, served as the Band’s farewell to performing and recording – at least in its original incarnation. In 1976, Band guitarist and songwriter Robbie Robertson decided [...]

Levon Helm Documentary to Be Screened in His Hometown

Dave Lifton — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:40:33 +0000

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. The documentary has been in the works since 2007, when director Jacob Hatley began filming Helm’s recording sessions for ‘Dirt Farmer,’ his [...]

The Band, Grateful Dead + 'Dazed and Confused' Vinyl Announced for Record Store Day

Nick DeRiso — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:56:43 +0000

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.

27 Years Ago: The Band's Richard Manuel Found Dead

Stephen Lewis — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 17:49:26 +0000

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.

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

Billy Dukes — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 18:30:10 +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's 10 year Encore

Joe Russo — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:40:51 +0000

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. Given a new lease on life, he started a concert in his barn at woodstock called “Levon’s Midnight Ramble” and if you were lucky enough to score a ticket you [...]

Levon Helm Loses Battle to Throat Cancer

Pete Colosimo — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:00:00 +0000

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. He was surrounded by family, friends and band mates and will be remembered by all [...]