Yo Dick Clark, Imma Let You Finish, But The Band Singer, Levon Helms, Dead At 71

*hal* · 19th Apr 2012, 10:03 PM

Not to steal Dick Clark's thunder, but here's a great loss in the music world:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/entert...tml?tid=pm_pop

Capt.Toilet · 19th Apr 2012, 10:40 PM

Never heard of the guy till the other day when everyone stated he was pretty much dying.

Big-Al · 19th Apr 2012, 11:46 PM

RIP

DeathBooger · 20th Apr 2012, 01:10 AM

This kind of stuff happens in 3's. I'm crossing my fingers for Justin Bieber.

Tux Android · 20th Apr 2012, 01:12 AM

How sad. He was a 'legend' after all. RIP.

Lizard Of Oz · 20th Apr 2012, 07:10 AM

Al · 20th Apr 2012, 08:23 AM

Heard yesterday... totally sucks. The Band is one of my favorites.

rip

Manticore · 21st Apr 2012, 07:19 PM

The Band rock.... RIP Levon.

*hal* · 21st Apr 2012, 09:18 PM

I can't believe Dick Clark is winning.

For those not in the know or too young to remember, go watch The Last Waltz (directed by Martin Scorcese). There's some tremendous musicianship on display. And remember, these legends that show up to guest-star are huge fans themselves.

The history of The Band is interesting enough, but it's most important to realize what an impact they made with their own sound and style. While everyone else was doing psychedelia in the late 60's (apologies to CCR and the Dead), The Band was busy kicking some ass their own way.

SleepyHe4d · 21st Apr 2012, 10:45 PM

I don't care about either of them, haha I'm so cool and edgy.

ZenPirate · 22nd Apr 2012, 05:32 PM

Never really a fan of "The Band", but he was a local resident around here, and by all accounts a pretty good guy, so RIP Mr. Helm.

*hal* · 22nd Apr 2012, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZenPirate

Never really a fan of "The Band", but he was a local resident around here, and by all accounts a pretty good guy, so RIP Mr. Helm.

They were definitely not everyone's cup of tea. Scorcese's documentary "The Last Waltz" is worth a look for just about everyone though. Some of the guest stars might have a more direct appeal:

Eric Clapton
Neil Diamond
Bob Dylan
Joni Mitchell
Neil Young
Emmylou Harris
Ringo Starr
Paul Butterfield
Dr. John
Van Morrison
Ronnie Hawkins
Staple Singers
Muddy Waters
Ron Wood

Jacks:SmirkingRevenge · 22nd Apr 2012, 07:39 PM

yeah I could never get into The Band, they didn't really do anything for me.

I've see the Scorcese concert film too, but it didn't change my opinion much.
good group. a little boring.

RIP Levon.

Neddaf · 24th Apr 2012, 01:51 AM

the weights - one of the greatest songs of all time

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Al ‏ Join Date: Jun. 21st, 2005 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 4,673	Heard yesterday... totally sucks. The Band is one of my favorites. rip __________________

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21st Apr 2012, 09:18 PM	#9
hal Dictator Join Date: Nov. 24th, 1998 Location: -------> Posts: 21,340	I can't believe Dick Clark is winning. For those not in the know or too young to remember, go watch The Last Waltz (directed by Martin Scorcese). There's some tremendous musicianship on display. And remember, these legends that show up to guest-star are huge fans themselves. The history of The Band is interesting enough, but it's most important to realize what an impact they made with their own sound and style. While everyone else was doing psychedelia in the late 60's (apologies to CCR and the Dead), The Band was busy kicking some ass their own way. __________________

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ZenPirate Living Legend (and moderator) Join Date: Nov. 21st, 2000 Location: New York Posts: 7,468	Never really a fan of "The Band", but he was a local resident around here, and by all accounts a pretty good guy, so RIP Mr. Helm.

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Jacks:SmirkingRevenge Slow Burn Join Date: Jun. 18th, 2006 Location: somewhere; sometime? Posts: 9,012	yeah I could never get into The Band, they didn't really do anything for me. I've see the Scorcese concert film too, but it didn't change my opinion much. good group. a little boring. RIP Levon. __________________ "Aut inveniam viam aut faciam."

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Neddaf Just a flesh wound! Join Date: Jul. 19th, 2001 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 1,435	the weights - one of the greatest songs of all time __________________

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