Tag Archives: The Band

Today’s Music: Smiley Lewis, Robbie Robertson, Huey Lewis

Posted on July 5, 2012 by admin

Blues singer and guitarist Smiley Lewis (real name: Overton Amos Lemons) greeted the world today in 1913 (d. 1966). Although he never achieved the fame of the many he inspired, his music is still covered today. The Band’s guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Robbie … Continue reading →

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The Band’s Levon Helm Dead at 71

Posted on April 19, 2012 by admin

RIP, Levon. Here’s a report from CNN: Levon Helm, co-founder of The Band, dead at 71 By Todd Leopold CNN updated 4:23 PM EDT, Thu April 19, 2012 (CNN) — Levon Helm, the drummer, multi-instrumentalist and singer for The Band … Continue reading →

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Today’s Music: ‘The Weight’ by The Band with Eric Clapton

Posted on December 19, 2011 by admin

Just a different version of The Band’s hit “The Weight” recorded I know not where (but maybe at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame) in 1994.

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