Remembering Levon Helm; Musician, Actor, Author, Inspiration

This scene from the 2007 film SHOOTER w/ Levon Helm, Mark Wahlberg & Michael Peña fades into "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" live from the film 1978 Scorsese film THE LAST WALTZ. Buy Levon Helm's music here: LevonHelm.com; these films available here: TinyURL.com/Buy-SHOOTER, www.mgm.com/view/Movie/1092/Th...
Levon Helm - May 26, 1940 - April 19, 2012

[@powderthumb5959]

His Last Waltz performance on this song is considered one of the best live rock vocals in history.

[@longfinger]

One of my favorite brushes with fame was meeting Levon.. I was so excited I reached out to shake his hand and I simply said “I love you Levon!”. He looked at me, shook my hand and said “I love you too man!” Seriously one of the coolest moments of my life.. I’ll never forget it!

[@tubetone74]

I met him in 1989 on a movie set in SC. I was an extra and stand-in for the bartender in the movie that became Staying Together. I was a fan and probably acted like a goofball. He smiled and was very friendly and patient with my questions.

[@jenniferlawson3847]

IF YOU COMEUPINS. KAANTE OR HAVE NEVER BEEN IN EAST TENNESSEE JUST GO AND SMELL THAT AIR!! WAS RITE THERE AND THEY ASKED ME THAT AIR WHAT?

[@steve4158]

I'm happy for you. Meeting people you admire is not something most people experience. 👏

[@MarkSc1]

I delivered to The Woodstock General Store.....used to have pull a loaded hand truck up the stairs open the doors and pull it to the back stack and do it again. Couple regulars there every morning would always say good morning hold the door and just be helpful.if they could.... Found out one morning as his funeral procession went thru town the one gentleman was Levon Helm...he always helped me and said thank you to me....I never knew who he was...

[@riverscale9158]

Had this happen with Mavis staples recently!

[@TommyBombadillio]

Coalminers Daughter, The Right Stuff, The Last Waltz, Shooter, or a jukebox in a dive bar on the Bowery, Levon is everywhere. A national treasure! RIP

[@ExKUKicker]

"Just when you think you've learned it all; you find that you know nothing at all" Great story!

[@richardbool4232]

So true I didn't even know he was a drummer in a band until I just watched this and I just came from another scene in the movie shooter. Incredible.

[@roymartin4771]

When i was a kid i hung out watchin the local blacksmith,hung out at the local garages and hot rodders. Then i used to sit with the gunsmith guys just soaking it all up. Young people don"t know what their missing by having their noses stuck to a phone/computer/game screen. Our old knowlagable people are fading away.

[@stevenhulbert7655]

When I saw the Shooter, I thought the scene with Levon and Mark was one of the best in the entire movie. Levon's talent and his natural ability coupled with his line delivery really made the scene work. I knew it was Levon when I saw it and he was awesome!

[@CGoody564]

Steven Hulbert that scene, and the scene in the gun store with Robert Duvall. Levon and Duvall are a star studded lineup on it's own lol It took me until yesterday to learn the Duvall also played Tom Hagen, and Levon was the drummer of the band, which is astounding considering I know those two things very well, or so I thought. The more you know...

[@buildinit6523]

A REAL MAN HAS HANDS OF LEATHER AND DONT NEED NO GLOVES. THE RIGHT PEOPLE KNOW WHAT I MEAN. THE MANS CHARISMA WAS A RARE THING. A TRUE STORY TELLER

[@LordofMovies91]

@@CGoody564 I don't remember Robert Duvall in Shooter. Did you mean the first Jack Reacher?

[@CGoody564]

@@LordofMovies91 yeah lol oops

[@bradleydavies4781]

Wish they had mentioned him as Jack Ridley in the Right Stuff.

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

Levon Helm, one of the greatest singers in rock history, and he did it all while playing drums, a notoriously difficult feat in and of itself.

[@5hawks]

"The world ain't what it seems is it gunny? The moment you think you got it figured, you're wrong".

[@jakeroberts7435]

Those two lines keep me humble, the more l learn, the more realize l don't know squat.

[@jeffhankins8548]

No things ain’t - Gunny Hankins - USMC 24 yrs.

[@crimdell]

Singer, drummer, songwriter, actor, author... and one of the coolest cats that ever lived.

[@MikeJones-rk1un]

This guy did it all Name anyone close??? Singer, drummer, Sgt. Riddley Amazing talent. Bow down now to an amazing yet humble man.

[@richardcole786]

And in an industry that seems full of assholes, he was a truly honorable gentleman.

[@phil2003ashleigh]

Amen for Levon. Awesome in every way x

[@daviddawson1718]

He taught me to sing while playing drums before I knew it was hard

[@martyglasgow644]

crimdell you on the money

[@TheJer1963]

Levon also played Loretta Lynn's father in the movie Coal Miners daughter. The man was a true artist.

[@ronniee.douglas4075]

Also played in the movie,Fire down below,with Steven sagal

[@monoped8437]

and...'end of the line'....he steals a train

[@elizabethlinsay9193]

He was superb in Coal Miner's Daughter!

[@james44mag31]

@wavygr yes it was an underrated movie! He was the blind man that tried to get Tommy Lee Jones to shoot him! He said I'd do it myself but I don't want to offend God! Great movie!

[@bobmoore2835]

TheJer1963 Indeed he did. Thanks.

[@maryjohnson3182]

In his book he said it was laughter that brought back his voice, someone we could learn from. Great Man.

[@EH-nw6bu]

As a musician, Levon was an inspiration in my younger days. After his cancer, I thought we would all be left to his early recordings. But his true spirit allowed him to grace us with two additional records prior to his passing. When I heard he was cast in the Shooter with Mark, I was excited to see him in public. This scene was the best in the film in my opinion.

[@colinwilliams553]

LEVON HELM was a lovely man.Singer, songwriter, musician,actor and one of the founding members of the BAND.R.I.P LEVON.

[@kengamble8595]

I was born just a few miles from where Levon was from ( Marvell, Arkansas ) area and we were purty dam proud of the man ! I was around him some and very much enjoyed his company, hurt a lot when he passed. I'm an old man now but still think about him now and then. 👍

[@steveobeanz76]

Conway, Ar. Here

[@fredmillar4758]

Ken Gambl

[@pilotboy3328]

@@steveobeanz76 Helena, AR

[@rayjones95]

Norfolk VA here! We miss him too

[@mrkrharris]

Beautiful Tribute. Thank you.

[@gravdiggr47]

One of the best scenes in movie history. Levon was an awesome actor and an incredible musician. He had to be extremely passionate about his work to go through the brutal chemo and radiation treatments for the type of cancer he had and then come back and do the things he did before he died. I have the same kind of cancer and there are no words that can describe the pain you experience in your throat. Levon was one cool and tough ol' dude!

[@thomaspick4123]

If you have the same kind of throat cancer, I am saying a prayer for you. On KZbin, check out 3 Sandi Rogg videos concerning her treatment. It might help you.

[@yourontheair]

so are you

[@geoffwright9684]

All love and best wishes to you....and Levon was a force of nature to be sure

[@sntbozeman]

gravdiggr47 prayers brother. May the lord or whomever you pray to take the cancer and pain away. Peace friend. And RIP Levon.

[@shootr1303]

Not even his best acting job. His work in Coal Miner's Daughter made people think seriously about giving him an academy award. Not that I care about that award but his acting in that film was stellar and it was his first ever acting job.

[@michaeldeegan3560]

If I could go back in time to one concert, this would be it.

[@13thVaRebel]

I've heard this song many times, but SEEING the passion and delivery behind Levon's vocals brought a tear to my eye. R.I.P. Levon Helm...you are in Glory now!

[@davsny5]

Loved him as Ana actor and musician, The Weight is one of my favorite songs. He had such a great presence and one of the coolest voice ever, "Still got the shovel!" I love it. RIP Levon, you are sorely missed.

[@robsummers8344]

Best ever vocal from Levon on that song - pure passion ✌🏻🎸🎶

[@SLYSPYHIWAY90]

I did not know that he possessed so much diverse talent. I have a new found respect for the man. He was one cool dude !

[@damanyocum149]

About the best damn KZbin video I have ever seen in my life-pure magic, sweetness and one of the best tributes to Levon Helm I have ever seen-Rest In Peace Levon-your voice and your music will always be timeless and your grace and laugh will always remain with us forever : ) Levon Helm, May 26th, 1940-April 19th, 2012 In Memoriam

[@Heimdallr00]

Daman Yocum ~ Concur. What a talent!

[@BrianCarnevaleB26]

True That. Never knew how much true Talent this Man had. Touched. Blessed. Taken from us too soon. Mark Lavon "Levon" Helm (May 26, 1940 - April 19, 2012) RIP Thinking of you on this day Sir!

[@daved4215]

Well put sir. Thank you very much.

[@nevardtellalian5666]

they should NEVER have taken the very best. rip. La = vawn. A beautiful man you were. i love you. Nevard. Thank youaman. D that was terrific. A great memorial. made me cry. oops...i mean thank you Rich. Well your words were true as well daman.

[@ebblue81]

Daman Yocum agreed with you Sir.

[@Lakridza67]

You are so missed Levon! You were an amazing man in every way possible! 🙏🏼💔

[@terriecotham1567]

Thanks for the history lesson his part was one of the best parts of the movie. It's an old man who's smarter than lot's of folks give him credit for. Knows a criminal would not come to his house asking questions. A true criminal would not even give him the time of day. One hell of an actor as so many have said he nail the part and one of the best parts if not the best part. What a man.

[@BillM1960]

What a great song and great voice and musician, RIP Levon!

[@jeffa6780]

Made me cry. Levon was more than inspiration. He was an American force of nature. I loved this guy.

[@michaelgrosser1657]

me too

[@MisterThomasPAINE2]

" Still got the shovel "

[@jonlanier_]

Terlingua, Texas..... You know because Kennedy was shot in Dallas.

[@outdoordauber]

MisterThomasPAINE2 - One of the best lines EVER!!

[@AegisNova]

Janet Gilbert ...or maybe it's just a shirt...

[@sableshepherd2485]

Best line in the entire movie!

[@rysmith9433]

Yes I do Still have the shovel. All Gold Heads.

[@wlarrry]

I've have listened the the Bands music sporadically for 50 years, never appreciated it until I saw the doc Once were brothers. Since then I have gained a new appreciation for their music and Band members

[@pheenix42]

"They also said artificial sweeteners were safe; WMDs were in Iraq; and Anna Nicole married for love!"

[@searchthetruth1981]

I will NEVER forget this line in my life!😃😃😃👍

[@davidjohnmiller4849]

Still have the shovel

[@txgunguy2766]

@@davidjohnmiller4849 My favorite part.

[@johngersna3263]

Just awesome.

[@ebblue81]

Exactly!

[@emmylubrowne]

Thank you for this incredible look at Levon. It just was a little hard to see through the tears.

[@ramjamflimflam]

I’m 51 which makes me too young to have witnessed Helm or The Band in person, but one need only listen to truly understand the blessed nature of the gift The Band left behind. Played a greatest hits cd while I traveled and wore it to uselessness! Great video and keep alive the spirit of this American treasure, Levon Helm!

[@waterstreetwoodworks6392]

Awesome job on remembering a pillar of our history. RIP Levon!

[@kingoftomatoes]

Levon made the other so-called actors look like tools. Rest in peace you beautiful soul you

[@clearingbaffles]

I’m a southerner from California hadn’t heard this in years brings tears to my eyes THANX

[@jeffreyengland4433]

this mans music along with the bandhas touched my southern soul down to its core for many many years.many more to come.

[@wesparshall6195]

I still get chills when I watch anything with Leon in it! He is so missed!

[@wesparshall6195]

Sorry all, “Levon”

[@thetruthisoutthere1661]

He was so great in the movie "The Right Stuff". Every role he plays fits him perfectly.

[@CHlEFFIN]

Sweet Mr. Helm... cried my eyes out.

[@johnmontgomery4380]

Great, Great talent! Let's not forget the movies, Coalminers Daughter and The Right Stuff! R.I.P. Levon!

[@AdamTraum]

I grew up in Woodstock and knew Levon pretty well when I was a kid and would visit with him when I went back. The world misses him every day and so do I. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@beboploo]

drummer singer actor gifted man

[@chrisweidner4768]

beboploo And wise, kind heart!!

[@unclejohnsays3396]

Still Missin' You Levon

[@markkeith9055]

Holy shit! I didn''t know that was Levon Helm in that part. I've seen this movie like 3 times.

[@michaellocy49]

Add me to the list.

[@deanholcomb2201]

From a dirt farmer in Minnesota . Thank you mr helm for all you gave!:) see you soon love hillbilly red

[@jimmyhembrey7990]

Live hill Billy. A lone u don't need red love.

[@dennismanley9891]

Glad you turn dirt and not a dirt hearder

[@jimlynch1333]

Saw The Band in 1986 at a great small club in Providence RI called Lupo's Heatbreak Hotel. Stood right in front of Rick Danko. Got Levon to sign my shirt. Have it framed in my man cave. Richard Manuel killed himself 2 weeks later. Still saddens me today

[@robertroman1554]

Me to a grown up in the wrong generation such great talent thank you sir

[@spookytoothable1911]

RIP Levon, Richard Manuel and Rick Danko.

[@PRRK4Lover]

Man... did I grow up in the wrong generation or what. So much talent, rest in peace Mr. Helm

[@susannyysti869]

I remember when this song came out

[@brettwilkinson8904]

Met Mr. Helm at Bethel Performing Arts Center he had just finished a photo shoot. But still had time to shake our hands and sign an autograph. That was about 20 years ago. I'm still in awe.

[@jetobey5656]

Levon Helm is/was one of my favorite human beings, With appreciation, I must point out that "The Last Waltz "was made by Scorcese in 1976. It was Thanksgiving and the final concert for "The Band." It was filmed live at one of the West Coast halls owned by Fillmore. Musical guests covered a broad spectrum but were mostly "the greats" in their genre`. Helm was the real glue of the group, with Robbie Robertson as the frontman, playing lead guitar, Other members, every one crucial to their unique sound, were, Rick Danko, Richard Manuel and Garth Hudson. Bass, keyboards, and cut-down Hammond B-3 with Leslies and reeds, respectively.

[@greggjohns63]

Love that voice he should have been a college proffeser i could listen to him talk for hours . Hes got that southern twang in his voice . Hay Jack' got a stick of Behmens ? pay you back later , fare enough !

[@gregcowan4716]

The actor who spoke that line in the Right Stuff was Sam Shepard.

[@allencook8649]

His best four words from that scene.."Still got the shovel!!"

[@avantgardeaclue]

He should have been nominated for an Academy Award for best Supporting Actor for that short scene. Brilliant acting job.

[@brentlittle8075]

My generation ALL grew up with Levon.He was considered "The Man".

[@LordofMovies91]

Yes, unfortunately he took the load off quite some time ago. 😫

[@justnancy9673]

I remember that scene but at the time I didn't realize it was Levon.

[@hargieboo]

When I saw the Shooter I had no idea that the drummer for The Band was the same as the actor in the movie. I had the 8-track "Big Pink" when it came out, and listened to it till it fell apart. Oddly enough, over all the years of listening to The Band music, I had never seen pictures of any of the members, and I still haven't seen the movie "The Last Waltz". So, I was amazed when I learned (only last year) that Levon Helm was the actor in the Shooter.

[@stephaniemcjunkin6865]

Please find time to see 'The Last Waltz' - One of the most iconic band movies ever. I don't think I go 6 months without putting it on at least once.

[@ameraussie100]

Did you see, or notice him, in The Right Stuff?

[@2bsure]

Thank you for sharing the video tribute. Apart from his excellent performance in The Shooter I did not know who this man was. But thanks to you I have been introduced to some sweet music from this talented man. RIP Levon Helm.

[@joshcoates2339]

That is probably favorite scene from shooter.

[@barakuda701]

Lucky are those see him alive. The very best artist ever!!! Immortal will be forever.......

[@terryquesenberry5767]

Atanas G. double door in Charlotte..with his Daughter.. Aweee!

[@bethmcavoy8062]

I got to see him, Garth, and Ricky when they toured with Ringo and the all star band in 1989.

[@nevardtellalian5666]

NICE!

[@gillesguillaumin6603]

Wonderful story. Thank you for this moment.

[@lauraf3700]

I just found this and have to say thank you so much for posting this! Watched it 5 times over. Love him and loved him in the movie but had no idea it was him.

[@vetb882]

Man, rewatching Shooter brought me here. Levon MADE that movie, that is the most mentor character in the whole film. I BELIEVED he buried them boys from the grassy knoll... Scared the piss out if me cos I BELIEVE he STILL GOT THE SHOVEL. What a swan song to be remembered in. I'ma buy this DVD. RIP good Sir. 😎

[@vetb882]

@Damon McGeachy I had to look at cops of the Right Stuff to see who he played. He was Chuck Yeager's buddy who was always "loaning him a stick of Beaman's gum."

[@schymark3723]

Just the founding father of probably THE BEST rock band in the history of music.

[@emmylubrowne]

Agreed. And we were so lucky to be there to hear it throughout the years, I won't say good-bye to Levon, just fare thee well.

[@joycesalvagna5643]

I met him years ago, one of the highlights of my life....have always loved him and The Band

[@m.a.c.8366]

without question you are correct, their music has touched and is ingrained in generations.

[@ebblue81]

"They should never had taken the very best"........

[@MStafford-lr9le]

We did and we are coming for more. Keep your guns well oiled for you will need them.

[@michaelfrazier264]

@@sammyscotch9945 This is why hatred towards people like you two is growing.Always posting comments on things you should stay away from.Levon and his songs are legendary in the south.And for you two to make those comments just shows the hate for something that you don't understand and never will.

[@isaacwilliams1250]

Lol u wouldn't want what happened then to happen again in this day and age my freind yankees cant shoot a damn bb gun much pess shoot any caliber fire arm with absolutely any accuracy...stupid idiot

[@GH-oi2jf]

Eric B - “They should never have taken the very best.”

[@danielfinney4295]

Please inform me what you mean by they never should have taken the very best? What am I missing

[@gabevachon326]

Met him at the Channel nightclub in Boston in 1981 on a solo tour. What I remember is that big, southern gentleman grin he gave me when he shook my hand, like I was important or something. Can't remember the show, can't forget his warmth.

[@robertljohnson8965]

Gotta tell this story: ."The Shooter" was not known by me, it was on TV nobody was really watching it until the scene with Levon. Immediately i knew i had just seen something special. I did not know who Levon was. Until after i did some research. Then i knew. I have watched that movie 1000 times and that scene 5000 times. It is GREAT!!

[@Counselor77]

He was also Leo in "The End of The Line" with Wilford Brimley.

[@jerrykinnin7941]

I remember that movie. Coundnt remember the name. Thanks.

[@jaypickett3552]

Damn good movie!

[@fh8210]

Well done Rich. The Last Waltz was amazing. RIP Levon

[@rudolfabelin383]

OK! Confession, I have watched this video more times than I will admit in a hearing....

[@robertvasquez240]

He was in a 1985 film titled Smooth Talk that starred Laura Dern and Treat Williams (the film is based on a Joyce Carol Oates short story titled "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?"); Helm plays Dern's easy-going father--he's perfect in the role.

[@DTittle]

God bless you always Rich. I watched this three times in a row. It got better each time seemed to me. I still find it hard to believe he's gone and it's been over 3 years. The world is definitely a far lesser place now without him in it. I survived my fight with cancer (2/3 of my colon along with a Stage 3-C tumor was removed in 2010 followed by 6 months of Chemo treatments. One each week.) I only wish he had too. Thanks for posting this.

[@Gary198101]

Donald TittleJr Donald, having known Levon personally and watched with my own eyes his thoughts on being diagnosed with cancer. It was 1998, he got very hoarse and could not talk, a couple of weeks went by and it was not getting any better, they put a camera through his nose and found the cancer. The doctors advised a layrngectomy he did not want that, his first remarks were he always considered himself the drummer so loosing his voice was not a huge deal but he wanted to live and continue to play music. He went through 28 rounds of Chemo. His voice was a whisper or raspy sound but slowly it came back to about 80%. He did continue to play the drums the entire time he was getting treatment and after he returned home from having the tumor cut out. He went on the make 3 albums, and won three Grammy Awards for all three albums, and also presented a lifetime achievement award from all of his years in the band. Robbie Robertson screwed Levon and other band members out of tons of money in the song writing credits. Most all of the songs the band played/recorded were songs that Levon told of his child hood. I have nothing against Canadians, but how could a Canadian (Robbie Robertson) even think of any type of songs that are clearly about the south. Robbie showed up as Levon was in his last few days of his life, the cancer came back, the man that screwed Levon out of probably millions of dollars that was due Levon, that cad showed up, what for, Levon has hated him for years. I do think Levon was an amazing drummer, fine mandolin player, and a fair guitar player, I thank God for the extended chance for people to thank Levon, pay tribute to him and show their love to him. Check out the newer songs, they are amazing in their own right, If you want to make a purchase to help his family go to levonhelm.com and I would suggest getting the videography Aint in it for my health, and Ramble at the Ryman, two amazing performances.

[@thomaspick4123]

D Tittle1964 Please go on KZbin and checkout 3 videos by Sandi Rogg. I think you might find them helpful.

[@nevardtellalian5666]

YES. rOBBIE IS A TWAT. levon couldn't STAND him...yes...he was left with a hell of a medicl bill to pay off.

[@nevardtellalian5666]

SORRRRRY...but he IS a twat. trust me.

[@nevardtellalian5666]

SORRRRY>>>but he really IS a twat. sorry i'm not as eloquent.

[@bonniebrown6960]

Thanks so much for sharing this video. I loved to hear him sing and talk . I loved him in the movie's​ Coal Miner's Daughter and Shooter . I didn't know he passed away until now. RIP Levon Helms .

[@stephenlandry9061]

I’ve seen this movie tons of times. Never would have thought it was Levon.

[@williamshutts4867]

I had to work to see thru the leakage of my eyes. "See the man with Stage Fright....." For a kid from Wyoming, The Band was a godsend, Levon Helm was like a God in the late 70's. Happy to say he still is!

[@FROSTYPLOW]

Great Man and Song!

[@paradigmofhope2145]

Levon Helm is a National Treasure as far as I'm concerned. I loved the tribute Rich Mullinax. You covered most everything in his movie roll parts except in Coal Miners Daughter & The Right Stuff. Did you know the great classic song "Levon" written & sang by the fabulous Elton John was named after Levon Helm? R.I.P. Levon.

[@nevardtellalian5666]

i've never heard that song. must give it a listen. thank you.

[@austinknowlton1783]

Did you know that the Band's song Ophelia was named for Minnie Pearl? Ophelia was her real name.

[@monoped8437]

According to Gus Dudgeon, Bernie Taupin, who wrote the lyrics for Levon, was inspired by The Band’s co-founder, drummer, and singer Levon Helm to name the title character after him. The Band was apparently John’s and Taupin’s favorite group in those days. However, in 2013, Bernie Taupin said that the song is unrelated to Levon Helm.

[@davidarmentrout4801]

Don't forget Marc Cohn's "Listening to Levon"; a tribute to my musical hero

[@Jeff-uf3cv]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 How easy to view someone older and not see the life as a young man . So talented and yet so much wisdom. RIP

[@andersAnders-zi2ei]

MAN!!!! I had no idea this was the drummer from The Band! The Weight is my all time favorite song, Blows my mind. When he played Chuck Yeager's friend and Yeager's test plane went down and they drove out to find him and someone said, "Look! Is that a man?" And he said Yeah, you damn right it is!!! I still get goose bumps.

[@adamstorey3192]

That scene in shooter was my only experience watching Levon until this KZbin vid popped up. The scene, although short added so much substance and weight to Swagger’s story! Great tribute to a ridiculously talented dude!

[@chesterpuffington8368]

Wow so interesting, one of my all time favorite songs ever.

[@joyevans9352]

I actually looked up this amazing scene to learn who this actor was because his little character role is a true work of art. This is what ever actor would aspire to achieve. And the singing too is incredible. He was a very special man, and rhat was apparent even in his last days to someone who had never seen his work. This tribute to Levon Helm is well deserved.

[@JayStar-yj9pu]

I own 'Shooter' and his brief appearance is truly a highlight for me despite my 51 year old brain being completely oblivious of his background which this channel has done a wonderful job of providing for us who know the value of a talented artist. Too few and too far apart those special individuals are these days. Thank u sir for enlightening me. I shall now seek out more clips of this diamond in our rough!!

[@wamplertube]

A poet and author of gentlemen, all around example of humanity.

[@OneManParade]

You left out the best part from The Shooter scene. "I still got the shovel"

[@cmonkey63]

This is still possibly my favourite scene in the movie.

[@bobbythompson3544]

My favourite too, I hadn't a clue who he was, it was so well done I had myself convinced he was a ballistics scientist recruited for the scene, I now love it even more, " I still have the shovel" was a gem! He upstaged Mark, not many did!

[@jonsebastian95]

@@bobbythompson3544 Hey Bobby, we all got a lot of shovels great movie great man

[@davef5277]

I first heard music from The Band when I was in the navy. That was 1975-79. It’s still one of my best groups.

[@stlydan]

Gentle soul Watched a Tommy Lee Jones movie today, Electric Mist, Levon played the spirit of a civil war soldier. Loved his wistful grizzled tone as he imparted his thoughtful philosophies. As a southern boy born and raised in TN, I truly love Levon's home state of AR. A beautiful state to get lost in if you ever get the chance.

[@TommyRibs]

I never knew this about him. This is so neat.

[@st3yo980]

He started playing drums when he saw DJ Fontana with Elvis Presley band at the Louisiana hayride in Shreveport

[@cripplecreekqueen]

Just plain awesome! I love Levon with that big voice of his. The Band and their music is part of my life. Music can bring back memories. I am thankful for that.

[@jeffreylonigro1382]

Love that movie. I’ve seen that movie a bunch of times. Never realized that was Levon. I like it even more.

[@cmoore185]

I always wondered how he hooked up with the other members of the Band, since they were from Canada, but he did, thank God. I was always a big fan of theirs and still consider Rock of Ages some of the best work of that era. It seems like even though they were all great musicians, not average in any way, he managed to show through. Even though I knew how good Danko and Robbie, Garth, and Richard were, Levon's voice seemed to be his signature even though he really was a very good drummer. Several years ago I was watching a straight to video movie with Steven Segall and Levon played a hill country preacher. He was so natural, it was not even like acting. I guess I've rambled enough so I will just leave with this. You will be dearly missed but always remembered.

[@rickbannister8314]

C moore levon came too canada with ronnie hawkins from arkansa and when they arived over time they put together ronnies backup band the hawks rick danko was afamily friend of my parentz my dad grew up with the dankos and our neighbours so as they say the rest is history

[@cmoore185]

I knew Robbie played with Ronnie but didn't know Levon did.

[@ashikana21]

C moore Yep. There's an amusing part of a documentary on KZbin, where Ronnie describes holding off on touring with Levon so he could graduate and because his parents wanted him to 'have something to fall back on.'

[@joetew997]

My favorite part is when he told him “still got the shovel”

[@john6203]

Wonderful tribute thank you so much for putting this together.

[@colinwhitford5696]

I grew up listening to the Band, big part of my music taste. RIP to the voice, the man, the legend, thank you Levon for your life and legacy

[@skippettit4014]

Thanks for sharing--Loved the Band--Music from Big Pink!!!

[@austinknowlton1783]

I highly recommend "Ain't in it for my health" a documentary about Levon Helm. Btw, he wasn't just a great drummer but a multi-insturmentalist

[@Blake_.Dryden]

Levon was the soul of The Band. Robertson wrote the music, but Levon & Richard Manuel gave it life.

[@torreybauer6309]

Mr . Helm was a master of many talents.. Sing, act, write, speak ... this scene was great!!!

[@teenieneenie630]

He was also in a Jane Fonda movie " The Dollmaker", he played her husband and was Great!

[@buzzsawblade1]

He also played Loretta Lynn's father in Coal Miners Daughter !

[@stevekubien6680]

Voice as sweet as honey and a backbeat that would give you whiplash. God but I miss Levon.

[@rexbutler4789]

Thank you for posting!