Re: Levon Helm
So sad to hear how Levon is doing. But so glad for all he has given to so many people for so long. And as a mandolinist, I can't adequately express my thanks for all his playing did for me. One of the first times I heard mandolin in a rock song was on "Rag Mama Rag" (THE first was Ry Cooder playing on The Rolling Stones' version of "Love In Vain" - I think), and it hipped me to a way the instrument could be played that I had not known before. It was a great honor for my band to open for The Band many years later, and an everlasting honor, privilege, and delight to meet Levon, however briefly, in the green room before the show. He seemed quite untouched by all the fame and accolades that had been heaped upon him over the years - just a down to earth guy, who loved playing music. The world is a better place to live in for him having been in it. My heart goes out to him and to those who love him and whom he has loved.
But that's just my opinion. I could be wrong. - Dennis Miller
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