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R.i.p. Levon Helm Last viewed: 8 minutes ago

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yes amen to one of of the best R.I.P.

April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp





once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
Posted on 13 years ago
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Never properly met him, but my band opened for TheBand at The Chance in Poughkeepsie, NY in 1994. They walked past us on the way down the stairs to the stage and said a very professional "Nice set, guys!" to us. That was awesome, and part of what I'll always remember about Levon and Rick now that they're no longer with us. Listening to them warm up before the show in a small room, with Levon on mandolin, was another highlight.

Man, this has been a bad week.

Dan

Posted on 13 years ago
#12
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His contributon to Band will remain forever

Sad news...May He Rest in Peace.

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In case of deal with johnnyringo:
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Posted on 13 years ago
#13
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I pulled into Nazareth, I was feelin' about half past dead;

I just need some place where I can lay my head.

"Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"

He just grinned and shook my hand, and "No!", was all he said.

Take a load off Annie, take a load for free;

Take a load off Annie, And (and) (and) you can put the load right on me.

I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide;

When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side.

I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on, let's go downtown."

She said, "I gotta go, but m'friend can stick around."

Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can say

It's just ol' Luke, and Luke's waitin' on the Judgement Day.

"Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"

He said, "Do me a favor, son, woncha stay an' keep Anna Lee company?"

Crazy Chester followed me, and he caught me in the fog.

He said, "I will fix your rags, if you'll take Jack, my dog."

I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man."

He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can."

Catch a Cannonball, now, t'take me down the line

My bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time.

To get back to Miss Annie, you know she's the only one.

Who sent me here with her regards for everyone.

"God is dead." -Nietzsche

"Nietzsche is dead." -God
Posted on 13 years ago
#14
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He will be missed RIP LEVON

80's 13 pc sonor signature
1979 12 pc ludwig power factory
Posted on 13 years ago
#15
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Just watched the clip that "Old drum bug" linked to. All those memories from back then came back to me and somehow a bug or something found his way in to my eye...

70's Slingerland, 13,14,18,24" Copper wrap
70's Pearl Wood/fiberglass 12,13,13,14,16,18,22,24" Red
70's Pearl Fiberglass shells 12,13,16, 22" White
70's Hayman, 13,14,16,22" Black
60's Hoshino, 13,16,20" WMP
2009 Ludwig element, 10,12,13,16,22" Orange
Posted on 13 years ago
#16
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too, too ,soon.

Posted on 13 years ago
#17
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From O-Lugs

I pulled into Nazareth, I was feelin' about half past dead;I just need some place where I can lay my head."Hey, mister, can you tell me where a man might find a bed?"He just grinned and shook my hand, and "No!", was all he said.Take a load off Annie, take a load for free;Take a load off Annie, And (and) (and) you can put the load right on me.I picked up my bag, I went lookin' for a place to hide;When I saw Carmen and the Devil walkin' side by side.I said, "Hey, Carmen, come on, let's go downtown."She said, "I gotta go, but m'friend can stick around."Go down, Miss Moses, there's nothin' you can sayIt's just ol' Luke, and Luke's waitin' on the Judgement Day."Well, Luke, my friend, what about young Anna Lee?"He said, "Do me a favor, son, woncha stay an' keep Anna Lee company?"Crazy Chester followed me, and he caught me in the fog.He said, "I will fix your rags, if you'll take Jack, my dog."I said, "Wait a minute, Chester, you know I'm a peaceful man."He said, "That's okay, boy, won't you feed him when you can."Catch a Cannonball, now, t'take me down the lineMy bag is sinkin' low and I do believe it's time.To get back to Miss Annie, you know she's the only one.Who sent me here with her regards for everyone.Rest In Peace Levon

Couldn't have said it better!

He IS a LEGEND!!!

Posted on 13 years ago
#18
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I'm too saddened by this news to comment much. The fact that I always wanted to build a Levon-style kit for myself (and I did!) speaks clearly for how much I have always admired the man. Levon had it all. Class, talent and style.

John

Too many great drums to list here!

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Posted on 13 years ago
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He was a great musician and a humble social activist. I regret never going to a Midnite Ramble. My home (upstate NY) has been greatly enriched over the decades by Levon. Thanks!!!!!!!!!

larry

Posted on 13 years ago
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