When people tell the story of Levon Helm, they usually begin in Turkey Scratch, Arkansas, and eventually move north to Woodstock, New York. Somewhere in between come Ronnie Hawkins, Bob Dylan, Music from Big Pink, The Last Waltz, and The Band, one of the most influential groups in the history of American rock music. That […]
Before Conway Twitty: Harold Jenkins and His Helena, Arkansas Roots
Long before millions of people knew him as Conway Twitty, he was Harold Lloyd Jenkins, a boy growing up in Helena, Arkansas, with a guitar in his hands and an interest in music that was beginning to take over his life. He would eventually become one of the most successful performers in country music history, […]
He’s Gone… Remembering Levon Helm
Now I don’t mind choppin’ wood, and I don’t care if the money’s no good Ya take what ya need and ya leave the rest But they should never have taken the very best! I’ve known about Levon’s failing health for a few days now after receiving a text message from my Mom while I […]
Prayers for Levon Helm
I first learned about Levon’s situation the other day but have been hesitant to say a lot about it until today because his family and friends have been being very tight-lipped about it. Today his wife Sandy and daughter Amy posted a message on his website letting everyone know that Levon was in the last […]