His music was “liked” alright. “Liked” by about a hundred million people for about a half century. Life well lived.

A great musician but an even greater man. No "rock star" attitude, no pretense, no sense of entitlement.... How can you not love this guy and by humbled by him? Rest in peace Levon.

@johnscialfa7391

4 жыл бұрын

Well said

@kirby711

3 жыл бұрын

What lovely words for an American treasure He's still with me every time I listen to the Band

@patrickmurphy1803

3 жыл бұрын

Disagree he thought he was entitled to profits from robbie songs,even though he never wrote them, got very bitter about that

@rylankody8863

2 жыл бұрын

I dont mean to be so off topic but does anyone know of a trick to log back into an instagram account? I stupidly forgot my login password. I would appreciate any help you can give me

@declankristian3754

2 жыл бұрын

@Rylan Kody instablaster :)

His voice and his spirit have been a presence in my life for 43 years. Love that gentleman

@charlesrforman664

10 ай бұрын

The Band was just pure Ameracona

Levon Helm was a great spirit by any standard, and he enriched the lives of millions. May he rest in peace.

Levon Helm's voice, whether speaking or singing, is simply one of the most expressive, evocative instruments the American South has ever produced. Anyone who claims to love music should buy or rent "The Last Waltz" just to watch Levon sing "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down." If you're not crying tears of joy by the end of that song you don't have a heart.

@imovedy

Жыл бұрын

💯

@sadeyedlady

Жыл бұрын

Amen to that

@BrentTheGent1

Жыл бұрын

A song my buddy and me play and sing when he comes around once a week or so.. ❤

@andyinoregon

Жыл бұрын

@@BrentTheGent1 I saw Levon perform with daughter Amy and their band at the Oregon Zoo outdoor amphitheater less than two years before he passed. His voice was rough, but he was still Levon Helm.

@BrentTheGent1

Жыл бұрын

@@andyinoregon I must admit that I only got really into "The Band" and Levon in the past year for various reasons but I am hooked. It was an old buddy who was in past for a coffee and he put "TNTDODD" on and my love for music came back after many years of not listening. I am so hooked and have a blister on my ring finger rn from playing along to "Willie and the hand Jive" I have bought several CD's and am totally in love with the "poor old dirt farmer" album. My old mate who is great on guitar comes round and plugs in and I sing so we have a good old time. Life and illness took my joy of music from me for so many years. Do you know of Townes Van Zandt? His song "waitin around to die" hit me in the gut a while back. The old farmer guy who was listening to him sing could not hold back the tears and also did when I saw him. Made me realise something very important about myself and the old video of it holds much "weight"! Boom boom haha. Excuse "the band" pun.... But I found Townes Van Zandt through listening to "The Last Knife Fighter" who I also think is darn awesome. Also a guy with a voice like gravel is "Jay Howie" , please check him out. I am sure you will enjoy his voice and guitar skills. See you on the flip side and thank you for your comment. 🎸

He always seemed to me like a man from another era - straightforward and honest to the core.

@Mounhas

10 ай бұрын

Yes, I know exactly what you mean. His voice and character is unforgettable. The Band were unique.

No reason to wonder why people love him. So humble, doesn’t want to admit his greatness. RIP. Glad I made it to a ramble.

@kwacker45

4 жыл бұрын

You are a lucky man

What a warm and charming man he was.

I love this man with his southern country twang. Pure class.

He was just such a simple man with such extraordinary talents. I remember being 10 years old and watching him in Coal Miner's Daughter (no idea, at that time, of what The Band, and any music beyond simple music, even was). I fell in love with that man from that film because of his beautiful, but simple, goodness, that just shined through. When I was older and realized he was also a gifted drummer and singer I just felt as if we were all gifted with this man's presence.

@samanthab1923

2 жыл бұрын

To this day Loretta Lynn can’t watch him do his scenes, he was so like her Dad. Floored her when he called her Lo-reddy 🥲

The epitome of true greatness.......he doesn't have to tell you how great he is, he simply shows you every time he goes on stage. Talent, class and humility.....a combination you very rarely see these days.

I love you, Levon. Your music touches my heart and soul.

Thank you for the beautiful music you created. Levon Helm, RIP.

R.I.P. you true Gentleman of the South!

You are still an insperation to a lot of people including me. RIP Levon Helm and thank you for everything you have taught me.

Levon Helm has one of the coolest voices and dialects on earth. I love this guy! Dave

@sharpenflat6002

10 ай бұрын

Me too. We should do lunch.

The night they drove old Dixie down...RIP Levon, we miss you.

Oh Levon you are so missed everyday....

@brettwyatt7556

6 жыл бұрын

Yes

You can see the joy in his eyes. It has always been there - now that he is older, it shines brighter. God bless this man and all those who love Levon Helm.

Love this man, don’t think he was ever given enough credit for all his achievements, which in itself, is the sign of a kind, unpretentious, beautiful human being. RIP

@imovedy

Жыл бұрын

💯

Thank you Levon for the wonderful music that always makes me happy.

RIP, Levon, you'll always be remembered.

One of the all time great voices didn't even consider himself a singer. Levon was the man.

One of THE BEST voices in rock history!

@sharpenflat6002

10 ай бұрын

Who?

My oh MY! I have always loved this man and his enormous talent. Now to hear him speak so humbly of the gift that was returned to him humbles me also. God Bless You, Mr. Helm!!

He was such a treasure, gotta love that voice.

Rest in Peace, Levon, you were a understated true legend, your music and amazing voice will live-on, forever, in our hearts...

God bless Levon.

Im learning still how to be humble thanks to Levon

I miss the music. But thank God all the great records are in my collection. God Bless the Great Music!!

Such a sweet man. Love him and how much music means to him. He will be missed. Thank you Levon.

I really liked his part in "The Shooter" a very captivating person!

@MontagZoso

4 жыл бұрын

And Loretta Lynn’s father. Amazing.

@jamescarter3196

3 жыл бұрын

Great in 'The Right Stuff' also. He was the narrator and played Chuck Yeager's buddy at the airfield, based on a real guy.

Damn, it's just so sad that he's gone.

100% Class Act. They just don't make them like this anymore.

@kaveman1021

3 жыл бұрын

A true Southern Gentleman

I think Levon held true to the things that matter: "I am the drummer". And, wow, was he. From there, while he's modest about it, he had great musical ideas. The harmonies we heard in his Rambles: Levon on mandolin singing solo, Amy and Teresa, the horn section, Larry Campbell (a GREAT musician), Brian on keyboards: all either Levon's ideas or Levon pulling together the best of the best and letting each take the spotlight and also harmonize. OK...I loved the tight perfection of The Band. Can still remember where I was when I first heard "Chest Fever". The Levon Helm Band was something different and equally perfect in a looser, expanding, way.

One of the best voices of all time.

"I'm not in love with listening to my voice and the sound of my voice anyway." That makes one of us, Levon. For me, I could listen to it every day forever.

@MontagZoso

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@sharpenflat6002

10 ай бұрын

I love listening to my voice singing. I don't believe that.

He was a class act.

What a beautiful soul. The whole state of Arkansas will never forget you.

This interview is one of the most touching I have ever heard.

Having listened to Levon's music since before I saw The Band in 1970, it is especially beautiful to view and listen to this inspirational video of The Man.

I adore this man - have since he caught my eye all those years ago in The Band. You just aren't going to find a more genuine individual than this. Bless you Levon...I'm still listening!

I'm so fortunate to see him live, and was able to shake his hand. I don't care what anyone thinks, but I feel that even his voice now is classic. It's probably because Levon is such a talented and soulful singer that his voice can carry regardless of it being raspy. You're the best Levon!

what a lovely man he was.

The fact that he was not in love with his own voice is proof that we are often not the best judge of our own talents.. His singing voice is such a wonderful thing to so many of us, but perhaps the unassuming nature of it is what makes it so amazing. He doesn’t realize how great it is because he is so close to it.

This is what the soul of America used to look and sound like - pray we can get back there some day.

Man, I love The Band

Levon Helm will live for ever !!!

I have a list. It's people that I somehow wish that I could have met in this lifetime. Not to get autographs and not to satisfy some kind of "fan dream". Just people that I admire. People who's work I have enjoyed. People that I respect. Just to meet them, shake their hand, buy them a beer and have a conversation. Maybe ask a few questions...maybe hear a story or two...then we'll be on our way with a tip of the hat and a thank you for your time. Levon Helm is high on that list. Maybe it will still happen in the great beyond. Who knows?

@MontagZoso

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Wish I could have told him he was the most beautiful part of Coal Miner’s Daughter.

@A1Adaydreaming

4 жыл бұрын

@@MontagZoso you are not wrong about that.

Treated me w/such kindness & respect as I learned how to produce for gospel, blues & bluegrass artists long ago. Memorable human, sad he had to go so young. Nice to see this post. Tks.

thanks for such beautiful music over the years levon...

You're not in love with listening to your voice, Levon, ..but we are.

The most authentic voice of American music ..in my opinion . Mr Levon Helm !

Thank you for everything Levon!! Can’t thank you enough!!

Levon Helms along with his dialogue and presence represents America. The good side of America we envisioned, expected , and hoped for as little children.

May God bless you Mr. Helm. May you rest in peace. Amazing man, and musician

A genuine southern gentleman. An American treasure. His Spirit lives on.

..There's a lot more here with Levon than a standard news spot interview. I'm 68 and I can relate with how great a gratitude Levon has for just being alive as the years roll on.

one of the best singers around! and what drummer! wow! rock on mr. Helm! :-)

What a fighter that man was!!! He was really strong, and that bought him a lot more years, a lot more music, a lot more fun and a lot more time with his family and friends! Levon, rest in peace. We'll always love you and your music!

WHAT A GENTLEMAN. Where have all the gentlemen gone? I see he has chosen wisely his sentimentality. He knows whats important, and doesn't harp on every mile marker. I wish to be as level headed someday. Mr. Helm, I wish you and yours nothing but the best. Thanks for sharing, -b- KCMO

Hey Levon, feeling your spirit tonight - rock on !!

R.I.P. Levon, Thanks for the great music.

The most humble man you'd ever meet. May your spirit live on forever Leon

levon helm wow. im 24 and he is one of my favorites. he's a true artist

Thank you for posting this interview. Love the guy and his music.

RIP Levon. Your music makes me cry.

Love you Levon!! Your music & your insanely beautiful voice have put a smile on my face for 30 years and always will. You're in my heart forever ♥️ Thank you💞

such a beautiful man.

Great musician and human being! Thanks for all the great tunes!!

Oh, I just now learnt that the wonderful down-to-earth gentle man, great musician and raconteur and a real human being has passed on. RIP Levon, you gave many people much happiness for many years.

Just got in from work to hear the sad news of one of my heroes final struggle with the imminent fate which awaits us all. The world will be a truly lonelier place without this man of limitless talent. I will pray God grant him a peaceful passing and comfort to you both.

Levon is the real deal. What a wonderful man; great musician and a great attitude to overcoming his cancer. Long may he rock!

Levon gave the band that half beat shuffle they used to such great effect. It became the signature for the best of the band. What a true country star! A down home man of great faith and talent. And that voice! Man he could really sing it! Sorely missed. They didn't want all the glitz and glamour that seduced so many artists when they got famous (including the Be-AT-les.) Have fun jamming with all the greats in heaven. Say I to Rich and Rick.

A true American Treasure! Thank you for everything Levon , rest in peace Brother. 🧠🌌♾🎸🎵🎶

He was real. Talented, Modest, and Humble. I miss good music.

he will always be a SPIRITUAL being!

I met Levon several times and never thought I was meeting a celebrity. It was always a conversation between two guys getting to know each other.

So wonderfully touching and genuine. Such an honest and simple man. Levon Helm you leave a wonderful legacy of your passion for your sweet musical style...RIP Levon Helm

GOD Bless this man....a real human with a soul...speaks from the heart

God bless you Levon. Keep making music forever.

I just clicked the thumbs up on all the posts, yo all rock, just like Levon. God bless all of you.

I watch the Waltz every sunday morning with whiskey in my coffee. I love em!

What an incredible sweet man, makes me love him even more :)

His voice makes me almost cry.. I love him so much. When my husband told me he had passed I was downtown Denver just after the 420 fest and I broke down and cried. I listen to him almost everyday. It seems crazy but I just love his b=voice so much that I have to get my fix

You are so right. I can't picture life without the music of The Band and especially Levon's voice. It is people like him that give me hope for the future of music and the future of our kids. My family will never forget him. That is for sure.

I Love this man!!!!! Always have...always will!!!!!!!

@timjones5219

7 жыл бұрын

dixieken

I loved levon Helm as an artist as an actor and as a man

I love this man.

Love Levon ❤️ Everything about him ! The first time my father heard The Weight on the radio, his roommate woke him up from his sleep and said, " You have got to hear this song and this voice." 💓

My heart swells at the thought of your face and the sound of your voice, be well wherever you are and we as a whole will continue to love you and listen to your music!!!

What a dear and lovely man!

It never gets old, listening to Levon sing, play or just talk. Keep it a-coming....

That's what a fantastic human being looks and sounds like. Bless you, Levon Helm

We still hear ya..and your playing for the angels now 🎶😇🎶

HAVE HIS SONGS LIKED! Southern Gentlemen his songs are loved. RIP" THANKS YOU FOR THE BAND"

Rest in Peace Mr Helm. You are a true rock musician forever. One of the best.

It is always a joy to meet people as sincere and authentic as Levon Helm. And what a double blessing that a personality as warm as this had been coupled with a collection of amazing talents. He is deserving of all the success and contentment that life can offer.

Levon has always and will always be one of most favorite singers. God bless him, and I'm glad he's got his voice back - Sing it, Levon!

great singer/ drummer, pure soul man...

@samanthab1923

2 жыл бұрын

He makes it look easy but it’s very hard to be lead & play the drums