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Levon Helm and guests perform "The Weight" at the 4th Annual 4th Annual VH1 Honors benefit concert at the Universal Amphitheatre, 1997. Helm was joined by Jakob Dylan, James Taylor, Emmylou Harris, Steve Winwood, and Sheryl Crow for the rousing rendition. The benefit raised an estimated $150,000 to benefit music education programs in public schools across the country through VH1's Save the Music initiative. #TheBand #LevonHelm #JakobDylan #JamesTaylor #EmmylouHarris #SteveWinwood #SherylCrow | T

Levon Helm was the soulful voice and drummer of The Band, born in Arkansas and steeped in Southern rhythm. His gritty vocals powered classics like The Weight and The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down. After The Band’s farewell in The Last Waltz, he went solo, acted in films, and later hosted his legendary Midnight Rambles in Woodstock. Even after battling throat cancer, he came back strong with Grammy-winning albums and remained a cornerstone of American roots music. #americana | Truck Stop Chic