JACK’s Inside Track: Robbie Robertson
Can you guess the band who put Woodstock, NY on the Musical Map? No, that’s the answer–the band. Get it? The Band? Ohhh, that’s so FUNNY! Seriously, The Band RULES. Just ask Minnesota Homeboy Dylan....
View ArticleJACK’s Inside Track: Levon Helm
This one came outta nowhere…sure, Levon was 71, but the general consensus was that he’d beat cancer about 6 years ago, regaining his voice to put out two amazing records and host his Midnite Ramble at...
View ArticleGregg Allman, Joe Walsh, John Mayer To Show ‘Love For Levon’ Helm With Concert
When much-beloved drummer/singer Levon Helm of The Band passed away on April 19, musicians from all genres and generations paid tribute at their concerts, in interviews and on Twitter. But on October...
View ArticleRoger Waters To Show Love For Levon Helm
Roger Waters has just been added to the already star-studded “Love For Levon” tribute concert, celebrating the career of former Band drummer/singer Levon Helm. The show, which will feature performances...
View ArticleLevon Helm Documentary Hitting Theaters In 2013
In The Last Waltz, Martin Scorsese’s 1978 film about The Band’s infamous final concert, the focus is all on guitarist Robbie Robertson. Now Band drummer/singer Levon Helm, who passed away earlier this...
View ArticleLevon, Whitney, Robin: Saying Farewell To Those Who Passed In 2012
As we say farewell to 2012, we honor the legendary artists who we lost this year. Whitney Houston 1963 – 2012 Joel Ryan/AP Photo One of the world’s best-selling music artists, Whitney Houston sold over...
View ArticleGRAMMYs Announce Levon Helm Tribute With Elton John, Mumford & Sons, Zac Brown
The GRAMMYs just announced that The Band’s late drummer/singer Levon Helm will be the subject of a tribute performance at this weekend’s 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards. T-Bone Burnett will be the musical...
View ArticleElton, Mumford Lead Levon Helm GRAMMY Tribute
The GRAMMYs paid tribute to the late Band drummer/singer Levon Helm with a moving all-star tribute. A supergroup, featuring musical director/guitarist and 12-time GRAMMY winner T-Bone Burnett, took to...
View ArticleSection Of Woodstock Highway Dedicated To Levon Helm
A section of highway in Woodstock, NY has been renamed Levon Helm Memorial Boulevard. Formerly Route 375, the portion of highway connects Route 28 in West Hurley and Route 212 in Woodstock. The change...
View ArticleRobbie Robertson On The Band: ‘I Hoped We Would Have A Timeless Quality’
Robbie Robertson and Levon Helm (Ernst Haas) “I hoped when we were making music originally, that we would have a timeless quality to what we were doing.” Robbie Robertson is talking to Radio.com about...
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