A music legend has passed. Levon Helm, singer and drummer of The Band passed away yesterday at the age of 71 after a battle with throat cancer.  As with most music popular in the 60's and 70's my Dad encouraged me to listen when I was young, so Levon's voice has always been familiar. I've included my favorite song from Levon Helm as well as an interview he did about drumming. He was a very humble, normal, talented man.  Thank you Levon Helm for your contributions to music!

You can read more about  struggle with cancer and his life here.

The Band "The Weight"

Interview about drumming

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