They changed their name to the Levon Helm Sextet, added a sixth member—saxophonist Jerry Penfound—and then called themselves Levon and the Hawks after Penfound left. Most Popular.

When Elton John began working on his 1971 album, Madman Across the Water with Bernie Taupin they named the lead single after the Band‘s drummer Levon Helm.Though the song was believed to be ...

His Life and Music, from The Hawks and Bob Dylan to The Band’ after deep dives into archival materials and original ...

Listen to Levon Helm's Version of 'Tennessee Jed' by the Grateful Dead. The Stories Behind 20 Bob Dylan Album Covers. Looking back at the artwork chosen by the famously enigmatic songwriter.

On June 20 the Transparent Clinch Gallery will host an event centered around the life and legacy of Levon Helm. Author John Barry will be on hand to discuss his book Levon Helm: Rock, Roll ...

As a passionate fan of the Band, Stephen T. Lewis had watched the concert film “The Last Waltz” numerous times and devoured autobiographies on Levon Helm and Robbie Robertson, the Band’s ...

As a passionate fan of the Band, Stephen T. Lewis had watched the concert film “The Last Waltz” numerous times and devoured autobiographies on Levon Helm and Robbie Robertson, the Band’s best-known ...

Stephen T. Lewis wrote ‘Richard Manuel: His Life and Music, from The Hawks and Bob Dylan to The Band’ after deep dives into archival materials and original interviews.