Real name Mark Lavon ‘Levon’ Helm (May 26, 1940 – April 19, 2012)

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We at [sic] Magazine are saddened by the passing of a true rock legend. Levon Helm was best known as drummer and vocalist for The Band, the roots-rock supergroup immortalised in Martin Scorsese’s concert movie, The Last Waltz. In truth, Helm was multi-instrumental and even acted in a varied but successful film career. He also disliked The Last Waltz. (but see it anyway as essential homework/viewing)