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Mark Lavon "Levon" Helm (May 26, 1940 – April 19, 2012) [1] was an American musician who achieved fame as the drummer and one of the three lead vocalists for The Band, for which he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994.
Apr 18, 2012 · Despite guitarist Robbie Robertson's decision to put an end the group in 1976 after years of contentiousness -- an occasion lavishly documented in the Martin Scorsese film The Last Waltz -- Helm...
Apr 19, 2012 · The death of Levon Helm from throat cancer on April 19 has silenced one of the great voices in American music. There was something oracular about that voice, something that sounded as old as...
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Aug 13, 2024 · Mark Lavon (Levon) Helm was best known as the drummer and singer for the Canadian rock group the Band. Following the demise of the Band, he continued to have a successful music career leading his own band, as well as acting in numerous motion pictures .
Apr 19, 2012 · Mark Lavon 'Levon' Helm, was an American rock multi-instrumentalist and actor. He achieved fame as the drummer and frequent lead and backing vocalist for The Band. He is known for his...
Levon Helm was born Mark Lavon ‘Levon’ Helm on May 26, 1940 in Elaine, Arkansas, the son of Nell and Diamond Helm. He grew up in nearby Turkey Scratch, a hamlet west of Helena. His parents were cotton farmers and also great lovers of music and they encouraged their children to play and sing.
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Levon Helm. More images. Real Name: Mark Lavon Helm. Profile: American rock multi-instrumentalist and actor, born May 26, 1940, Marvell, Arkansas, died 19 April 2012 in New York City, USA. Father of Amy Helm. Sites: theband.hiof.no , Wikipedia , levonhelm.com.