Sheryl Crow, the Black Keys and More React to Levon Helm’s Death
The death of Levon Helm earlier today at the age of 71 has sparked an outpouring of grief on Twitter from musicians and other stars who loved his music. Here’s a handful of reactions so far.
My heart heavy with sad news of Levon Helm‘s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with Levon’s family @LevonHelmRamble youtu.be/zY68zn6nNDA
— Sheryl Crow (@SherylCrow) April 19, 2012
Levon Helm helped define the sound of the 60s as a member of The Band, The Hawks, and as a solo artist, and (cont) tl.gd/h278fs
— doorsofficial (@TheDoors) April 19, 2012
@Crowesfan13 one of the best singers and drummers and it all is sad.
— patrick carney (@patrickcarney) April 18, 2012
RIP Levon Helm youtube.com/watch?v=5sLeKq…
— The Walkmen (@TheWalkmen) April 19, 2012
Hey Levon Helm, thanks man for carrying The Weight of that backbeat (and great vocals) for decades. Inspired so many
— Tom Morello (@tmorello) April 18, 2012
RIP levon helm
— BEST COAST (@bestycoastyy) April 19, 2012
RIP LEVON HELM – a true inspiration youtube.com/watch?v=sjCw3-…
— zooey deschanel (@ZooeyDeschanel) April 19, 2012
I am sad Levon Helm is dead that guy was great in every way long live Levon Helm’s spirit in all the musicians his life has touched
— The Mountain Goats (@mountain_goats) April 19, 2012
R.I.P. Levon helm.I got to see him at the ramble when I lived on the easy coast. Real music
— Lisa Loeb (@LisaLoeb) April 19, 2012
R.I.P Levon Helm. Truly one of the best.
— marc maron (@marcmaron) April 19, 2012
It’s sad to hear of Levon Helm’s passing. He leaves behind a great legacy of music. R.I.P.
— Paul Shaffer (@paulshaffer) April 19, 2012
R.I.P. Levon Helm youtube.com/watch?v=2Vou51…
— The National (@The_National) April 19, 2012
Levon Helm: Beautiful human. Incredible musician. Heart-stopping vocalist. Consummate storyteller. Muse. Rest In Peace.
— Patrick Hallahan (@patrickhallahan) April 19, 2012
Levon was the man. Thanks for the music.
— The Sheepdogs (@TheSheepdogs) April 19, 2012
Thinking about Levon Helm today. Here he is with his band at @TheRyman, singing “Ophelia” – youtube.com/watch?v=pcgxuG… @LevonHelmRamble
— Tedeschi Trucks Band (@DerekAndSusan) April 19, 2012
Son of a bitch the splendid Levon Helm has left us.A great loss.Heaven doesnt need more music.We do.
— Lewis Black (@TheLewisBlack) April 19, 2012
RIP Levon Helm. You will be dearly missed.
— Metric (@Metric) April 19, 2012