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Levon Helm was an American musician and actor, best known as the drummer and one of the vocalists for The Band. His soulful voice and distinctive drumming style played a significant role in shaping the group's sound. He was celebrated for his influence on American roots music and for his vibrant live performances. Here are 43 of his quotes:

I played some Yamaha drums that I like a lot. And I like the Yamaha people a lot too. They've been really nice to me and The Band. (Levon Helm)
I've had all the lessons I could get. I've learned from everybody I've ever met. View quote
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If things are going slow, I'm itchy. View quote
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If you feel like you're getting into a rut with a song, a night off usually fixes it. View quote
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Lord, when the song wants to pick up and go a little faster towards the end, it's hard for me to resist. View quote
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When the second record came out, they started calling it The Band. I voted to call it The Crackers. I'm no fool. View quote
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The Jungle Bush Beaters didn't last too long as a group, but we had a pretty good time while we did. View quote
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I never subscribe to the stay-at-home policy. I'm not sick of the road or sick of eating in good restaurants around the country. I like to travel. View quote
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Songs don't wear out. Good songs are good now. If they were a comfort during those hard times in the past, they'll be a comfort in today's age. View quote
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When I was younger, I used to drive up to a bunch of turkeys, roll down the window and say something. They'd all gobble back at once. View quote
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By the time The Band did The Last Waltz, the chemistry had changed, and it wasn't a thrill anymore to live that studio kind of life. (Levon Helm)
My parents wanted me to be smart and be a scholar, and the best I could do was graduate high school. View quote
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Don't we all want what's best for each other? View quote
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There were no rules, other than that the song should sound good and be fun to play. View quote
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The way to do it is to put as much life into the song as I can. You can either get it to breathe or you can't. View quote
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Well, somebody's got to sing. They won't hire you unless you sing. View quote
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I don't hear record companies coming up with any good ideas or suggestions. Historically, if it ain't their idea, it ain't no good, so you got that to contend with. View quote
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I don't think I'm a millionaire, but I'm comfortable. View quote
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Levon Helm

Levon Helm - Image
Photo: Photo by Jaime Martorano, CC BY-SA 3.0
Occupation: American Musician
Born: May 26, 1940
Died: April 19, 2012
Quotes count: 43