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Various Artists, 'Love for Levon' — Album Review

Jeff Giles — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:00:18 +0000

On Oct. 3, 2012, less than six months after Levon Helm lost his long battle with cancer, a large and eclectic group of his friends, family, and peers assembled on stage at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, N.J., paying tribute to the man and his musical legacy in front of nearly 20,000 fans. The result, fittingly enough, was dubbed 'Love for Levon.'

Star-Studded Lineup Pays Tribute to Levon Helm at the Izod Center

Tom Dunphy — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 13:40:23 +0000

‘Love For Levon,’ a tribute concert to the late Levon Helm brought an all-star group of musicians to the Izod Center in Newark last night. Helm, the singer and drummer for rock legends The Band, died on April 19 of this year after a long stuggle with cancer. The list of performers included an eclectic [...]

Get Ready for an All-Star Tribute to Levon Helm at the Izod!

Barbara LaRue — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 17:02:54 +0000

Some big names will soon pay homage to Levon Helm, who passed away last April. “Love for Levon” will take place on October 3 at The Izod Center in East Rutherford with Gregg Allman, Joe Walsh, Bruce Hornsby, and many others. Unnamed surprise guests are also anticipated to perform. Tickets will go on sale August [...]

Midnight Rambles Carry On Without Levon Helm

Dave Lifton — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 18:01:55 +0000

The Midnight Ramble, the intimate concerts Levon Helm of the Band held in his Woodstock, N.Y. barn, are continuing, even though the drummer and singer passed away on April 19. The shows resumed May 26, with the second taking place on June 8.

Video Clip Of The Day- The Band- Up On Cripple Creek

Andy Chase — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:52:47 +0000

Paying tribute to the late great Levon Helm who lost his battle with Cancer earlier today. Here’s a video Clip going back to a live concert in Japan during the winter of 1987 Enjoy (with a heavy heart) today’s “Video Clip of the Day”

Levon Helm Dead at 71

Tom Dunphy — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:28:38 +0000

Levon Helm, the legendary drummer and singer of The Band, has died after a long bout with throat cancer.

Helm's family announced via his official website yesterday that he was in what they referred to as the "final stages" of his struggle with cancer yesterday.

Despite a years-long feud, former Band collaborator Robbie Robertson released a statem

Levon Helm In 'Final Stages' Of His Battle With Cancer

Tom Dunphy — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:31:08 +0000

In a note on his website, the family of Levon Helm announced that the veteran rock icon is in the final stages of his battle with cancer. Helm, 71, is known best as the singer/drummer of The Band. Born and raised in Arkansas, Helm began his career as a member of The Hawks, the backing [...]