Elton John led an all-star performance of the Band's classic anthem 'The Weight' in tribute to Levon Helm during the 2013 Grammy Awards telecast tonight (Feb. 10).
Over a dozen rock and country artists assembled last night to pay tribute to Levon Helm, and hopefully save the barn that housed the formal and informal Midnight Ramble sessions for so many years. The 'Love for Levon' concert took place at the Izod Center in New Jersey on Wednesday.
An all-star collection of talent from across the musical spectrum will pay tribute to Levon Helm of the Band, who died on April 19 following a lengthy bout with cancer. “Love for Levon” will take place at the IZOD Center in E. Rutherford, N.J. on Oct. 3.
Today Levon Helm joins what is surely a kickass house band in heaven, Slash explains the genesis behind some of your favorite Guns N’ Roses songs, and we give you a sneak peek at Paul Simon’s new documentary.
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