Producer Don Was, Garth Hudson, Levon Helm, Robbie Robertson and legendary drummer Jim Keltner talking about the sound of The Band classic "Up On Cripple Creek". Garth Hudson's contribution with the clavinet are highlighted as the main and unique part of the tune. It includes a great breakdown from Robertson in the studio and Helm behind the drum kit. #TheBand #GarthHudson #LevonHelm #RobbieRobertson #MusicHistory | The Band: A History

Levon Helm, alongside Amy Helm, performed a rousing cover of "Ashes Of Love" live in 2005. Joined The Levon Helm Band on stage, the song features great solos from Larry Campbell on fiddle and Brian Mitchell on accordion. #LevonHelm #AmyHelm #MusicHistory | The Band: A History

Levon Helm covering Bob Dylan’s “Highway 61 Revisited” for PBS Great Drives program. Helm truly is an American treasure. #BobDylan #LevonHelm | The Band: A History

Remembering the great Levon Helm, born Mark Lavon Helm on May 26, 1940, in Elaine, Arkansas -- he died on April 19, 2012. Helm grew up in Turkey Scratch, Arkansas, a hamlet west of Helena, Arkansas. Helm was an American rock and Americana musician and actor who achieved fame as the drummer and regular lead vocalist for the Band. Helm was known for his deeply soulful, country-accented voice, multi-instrumental ability, and creative drumming style highlighted on many of the Band's recordings, such