The Band

Like Johnny Cash or Willie Nelson, there is something fundamentally authentic about Levon Helm. His music always felt real and if you ever read his autobiography, "This Wheel's on Fire," you know he doesn't flinch from describing his long, rambunctious ride. Read More

"I'm going to do a movie about The Band, the one that played with (Bob) Dylan: a beautiful script about the nature of songwriting."Read More

Guitarist and vocalist, Bill Perry had been playing in East Coast bands since he was a teenager. Read More

"My story is recalled and written from my perspective on the drum stool, which I've always felt was the best seat in the house. From there you can see both the audience and the show."- Read More

While the kids from west Philly continued to boogie on what was now called American Bandstand , a different voice was rising in America, one that resounded best in the lyrics of a young troubadour from Hibbing, Minnesota whose songs didn't have a nice beat and weren't easy to dance to. Read More

Levon Helm was lay to rest by an assortment of musicians, close friends and family on Friday. Read More

From atop a sloping hill in a country cemetery overlooking the Catskill Mountains, the sounds of drums pulsated through the air. Read More

From atop a sloping hill in a country cemetery overlooking the Catskill Mountains , the sounds of drums pulsated through the air. Read More

On Monday Gibson Tribute Levon Helm With Classic Interview was a top story. Read More

A friend sent me a Facebook message about the passing of Levon Helm , that he decided not to post on my wall for fear of it being misinterpreted. Read More