Post 206 | Levon Helm

Well, yesterday one the greatest drummers I have ever heard passed away, Levon Helm, a member of the legendary group The Band.

Senior year of High School I had the pleasure of being introduced to The Band by one of my teachers at the time. Since then I have grown to appreciate the legacy they left behind and what absolutely wonderful musicians all of the members were and two of them still are.

It is really a shame that Levon Helm died. His powerful drumming and wonderful, natural, rough voice was a key part of The Band, and as I sit here watching The Last Waltz, I cannot help by marvel at it.

He also had quite the drumming style with his left hand in the classic snare drum position that you see in marching bands and such. I am not sure what it is called but you can see the power in his hits. He keeps it simple but so amazing.

I would have to say The Band was a major turning point in my appreciation for music. It is amazing that this one band opened the door for so many others, since hearing them I have listened to a lot of blues and classic rock and a even more, before them it was a lot of The Beatles, and that was just about it.

Sure my girlfriend hates the music, but I absolutely love it and cannot wait to pass down this music to whoever wants to be introduced to it.

If you are interested in the music just watch the video I have embedded below. This is one of many songs they performed at their farewell concert bac in 1976 with famous musicians such as Dr. John, Eric Clapton, Muddy Waters, Neil Diamond, Neil Young, Ringo Starr, and more.



RIP Levon Helm, you were an amazing drummer and singer, and from what I gather an awesome person. Hope you are rocking it out up there with the other great musicians that have left this life.