Levon Helm

Mark Lavon Helm (May 26, 1940-April 19, 2012), better known as Levon Helm, was an American rock musician most famous as the drummer for the rock group The Band. Helm was also known for his deeply soulful, country-style voice, and powerful drumming style highlighted on many of the The Band's recordings, such as "The Weight", "Up on Cripple Creek", "King Harvest", "Ophelia" and "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down". Early years Helm was born in Marvell, Arkansas and began playing the guitar at the age of eight.

Influenced by: The Band, Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters

Active:

1960s-2012

Scene:

Arkansas/American South

• Amy HelmSun, Sep 27
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