Levon Helm Dead: Musicians React on Twitter
Three Dog Night (@threedognight): RIP Levon Helm, an amazing drummer and singer. We are fans of The Band. We recorded Chest Fever on our debut album.
doorsofficial (@TheDoors): Levon Helm helped define the sound of the 60s as a member of The Band, The Hawks, and as a solo artist, and heavily influenced the sound of what we now know as “Americana Music.” Songs like “The Weight” and “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” will forever remain classics of the rock and roll canon. We extend our condolences to the fans and family of Levon Helm. From The Doors and everyone at JAM, Inc.
Kelly Hansen (@TheKellyHansen): I'm crushed, Levon Helm is gone. If u don't know him, google him. U took a load off all of us with your giant soul. R.I.P.
Janis Joplin (@JanisJoplin): Levon Helm helped define the sound of the 60s as a member of The Band, The Hawks, and as a solo artist, and heavily influenced the sound of what we now know as “Americana Music.” Songs like “The Weight” and “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” will forever remain classics of the rock and roll canon. We extend our condolences to the fans and family of Levon Helm. From The Estate of Janis Joplin and everyone at JAM, Inc.
Joe Walsh (@JoeWalsh): RIP Levon Helm - my brother. Thank you for the love, the music and all our memories. youtu.be/fDnwD550zoM
Slash (@Slash): Levon Helms Was one of the greats in R n R. Been listening to him play & sing my whole life. Sad news indeed. RIP.
Flea (@flea333): Wow, Levon helm, let in on the big secret. Thanks to him for letting us in on the beauty of his earthling journey mystery. RIP. LOVEALWAYS
Sheryl Crow (@SherylCrow): My heart heavy with sad news of Levon Helm's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with Levon's family @LevonHelmRamble youtu.be/zY68zn6nNDA
Diego (@tomorello): Hey Levon Helm, thanks man for carrying The Weight of that backbeat (and great vocals) for decades. Inspired so many
Paul Shaffer (@paulshaffer): It's sad to hear of Levon Helm's passing. He leaves behind a great legacy of music. R.I.P.
Tedeschi Trucks Band (@DerekAndSusan): Thinking about Levon Helm today. Here he is with his band at @TheRyman, singing "Ophelia" - youtube.com/watch?v=pcgxuGiI7wU @LevonHelmRamble
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