This is very sad news. I will also pray for him and his family.
This is very sad news. I will also pray for him and his family.
"They will never forget you 'till somebody new comes along"
1948-2016 Gone but not forgotten
I saw this early morning our time, so I've had a few hours to digest it. One of the true greats... Apart from The Last Waltz, his appearance along with Garth Hudson on Roger Water's The Wall Live In Berlin concert from 1990 is one of my favourite bits of viewing. Very sad and sending positive thoughts and wishes. I have to say though, I just love this... So true...
I woke up this morning with an attitude
looked at the headline, put me in a real bad mood
Another of my favourite singer songwriters, singing a stunning song about the man himself... Been playing in my head since I saw the post from Levon's family. [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUfFus9tJpE[/ame]
I woke up this morning with an attitude
looked at the headline, put me in a real bad mood
This is what Robbie Robertson posted on his FB page yesterday:
I didn't realize that Amy's Mom was now married to Donald Fagen. Maybe Levon had it in his biography which I've never read. I hate to say it, but I suppose I should buy it now if I ever want to read it because it will be to expensive once he passes. I made that mistake with Davy Jones and will never be able to afford it now. It's sad people feel they can make an extra buck off of someone's death.Originally Posted by Robbie Robertson
He sings it high, he plays it low
It warms my heart to know that Robbie was able to see Levon and make peace one last time. The power of music, creativity and friendship binds people together in a special way, despite all of those disagreements over royalties. I'm sure they seem pretty insignificant now. I actually thought the same as Robbie - that Levon had beaten throat cancer. I guess his family kept the fact that it had returned fairly quiet. I'm sure he just wanted to play and make people feel good for as long as he possibly could. I am glad that he is getting to see all of the Facebook messages that fans and friends have been sending over the past few days... To know that you mean so much to so many people, of all ages, all over the globe, must be quite incredible. I am still tremendously sad but I'm sure Levon would agree that you can't really ask for more out of life. He will leave such an amazing legacy behind... and I like the thought that he might just be jamming again with Rick and Richard sometime soon.
you better put it all behind you, baby, 'cause life goes on
you keep carrying that anger, it'll eat you up inside--
From Levon Helm's website:
Levon Helm passed peacefully this afternoon. He was surrounded by family, friends and band mates and will be remembered by all he touched as a brilliant musician and a beautiful soul.
I woke up this morning with an attitude
looked at the headline, put me in a real bad mood
So very sad. What a loss.
(Note: I moved the posts about his illness over here to this thread because I think a thread dedicated to him in "Singing for the Sake of the Song" should be focused on his music rather than his final illness and death.)
Rest in peace, Levon. I am heartbroken, but thinking of the good stuff... What a life. Love and comfort going to his family and close friends at this difficult time. He will be missed.
you better put it all behind you, baby, 'cause life goes on
you keep carrying that anger, it'll eat you up inside--