Levon Helm Interview with John Donabie

"Levon Helm is best known as the drummer and vocalist of the group, "The Band."

He is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  His distinctive vocals have been behind such songs as, "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down, Up On Crippled Creek and Ophelia."

Ten years ago he was stricken with throat cancer.  He was told "Not only would he never sing again; but probably wouldn't be even able to talk." 

He proved them all wrong and is back 25 years after his last solo album with "Dirt Farmer."  Produced by Bob Dylan's former guitarist Larry Campbell and his daughter Amy Helm.  He goes back to the songs that his parents taught him; back in rural Arkansas. 

Levon Helm performs twice a month at his home in Woodstock N.Y.  They call it the Midnight Rambles."  Guests include Elvis Costello, Emmylou Harris and many more."

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