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We attended a house concert last night. Angela Easterling & Hannah Miller performed. At the end of the show, they & their two guitarists performed a cover of “The Weight” together, dedicated to Levon Helm. Powerful stuff – I had tears in my eyes near the end of the song. They all did an admirable job on the vocal harmony part in the chorus…
Tom
http://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/2012/04/levon_helm_obituary.php?page=2
http://www2.gibson.com/News-Lifestyle/Features/en-us/levon-helm-exclusive-interview-0420-2012.aspx
http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/print/2012/04/levon-helm-was-perfect/256184/
Mike Younger (one of my top 5 artists 😀 ) cut a record with Levon Helm (on drums), a sophomore set after his critically acclaimed “Something In The Air” in the late 90’s. http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/music/pid/1187838/a/Somethin%27+in+the+Air.htm
The record company he was signed with folded and along with it they took his recordings. He has never been able to get them back. He just posted a pic and his thoughts on FB.
“Some thoughts on the passing of a friend. 11 years ago I got to record with some of my heroes. Due to circumstances beyond my control and also due to the cruel backbiting in the biz and the callous cruelty of some of those involved this record was buried. Over the years I can’t tell you how many people have told me to just let go of it…Levon’s passing has brought it all to the surface for me again.I wish I had the recordings to share with you but these photos are all i was left with. The tapes have been withheld from me first by the producer, now by his sons. It has shaken my faith in the decency of human beings. Levon did all he could to help me get these recordings back but was unable to help in the end. The possessors of the tapes remain unmoved. We remained friends in spite of this and I will miss him going forward. He was a tremendous influence on me and my playing. My thoughts are with his wife Sandy and daughter Amy.”
Mike is posting pics to his FB. His studio band for his lost recordings:
Jan 15th, 16th and 17th 2001 I was with this bunch making a record in Memphis. Left to right,
me, Spooner Oldham, David Hood, Luther Dickinson, Jim Dickinson and Levon Helm
Yeah, I had heard the back story on the lost recordings and knew Levon had played on drums, but never realized the treasure trove of the rest of the backing musicians until he posted this picture.
Saugerties Post Star
Posted Feb 25, 2013Saugerties, NY — (Kingston) Assemblymember Kevin Cahill (D – Ulster / Dutchess), announced today legislation that will designate New York State Route 375 as “Levon Helm Memorial Boulevard.” The road will span from the intersection of New York State Route 28 in West Hurley to the intersection of New York State Route 212 in Woodstock.
“Levon Helm was a true inspiration to not only millions of fans but our community,” Cahill said. “His Rambles became a mainstay in the town of Woodstock bringing back old soulful music worth listening to in a welcoming venue he created.”
Levon Helm Studios which was opened in 1975 brought legendary musicians to our area including Muddy Waters, Bob Dylan, Emmylou Harris, Elvis Costello, Phil Lesh, Kris Kristofferson, The Black Crows, and many others. With his Midnight Rambles he was able to return the music culture of Woodstock to the levels for which it was once known.
“In a world that often compromised integrity Levon Helm cultivated the tradition of professionalism with a deep respect for his craft and remained refreshingly genuine throughout his life. It is with great honor that I carry a bill that would preserve the life, career, and music of Levon Helm.”
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