Levon Helm discusses his early musical influences in this On Drums and Drumming instructional video from 1992. The interviewer is his fellow drummer in The Band Randy Ciarlante.
I worked the morning shift at KFFA in '73 - '74. I knew Sonny Payne well. In fact, on a few occasions I sat in for him on THE KING BISCUIT PROGRAM. Wonderful memories.
I absolutely love the man, everything about Levon, my son is named after this wonderful person, and my son is proud of it. Rip Levon, you have made me feel what music is.
Levon Helm, without a doubt is one of the finest musicians that ever graced the stage. Saw the Band in the early nineties with CSYN in Hartford . They owned the show. People sang along with everything they played. They will be missed. In today's music nobody can compare. Miss you, thank you, R.I.P.
I could listen to him talking forever.
Levon Helm, what a genuine Southern gentleman. What humility, what class.. what a loss.
I can listen to Levon talk for hours... I love how he pronounces "S's"
Don't you just love these old stories? Love how he calls his toms the "tenor tub" and the "floor tub."
I worked the morning shift at KFFA in '73 - '74. I knew Sonny Payne well. In fact, on a few occasions I sat in for him on THE KING BISCUIT PROGRAM. Wonderful memories.
Thank you Levon for all the music you left us with. The world misses you! Godspeed Sir.
I absolutely love the man, everything about Levon, my son is named after this wonderful person, and my son is proud of it. Rip Levon, you have made me feel what music is.
Levon Helm, without a doubt is one of the finest musicians that ever graced the stage. Saw the Band in the early nineties with CSYN in Hartford . They owned the show. People sang along with everything they played. They will be missed. In today's music nobody can compare. Miss you, thank you, R.I.P.
Great singer, great drummer, cool and soulful
"It's always worked for me."
His voice is so amazing
Always a joy to listen to Levon. Great historical photos.Terrific to hear how he got lured by the drums. Great twinkly eyed mentor.
Levon : a great soul man
RIP Levlon Helm a real inspiration to me
it sucks this is only a 5 minute video. I could sit here and listen to Levon talk for hours on end
What a wonderful man. God Bless you Levon.
He mentioned Al Jackson from Booker T and the MG’s, man oh man I’d like to have heard Levon and Al play off each other in Allman Brothers style.
Bless him,he's still with us 😊
i was fortunate enough to see a midnight ramble in levons barn. there have only been 2 5 tool players in my lifetime. levon and willie mays
RIP LEVON thank you for the great music