May 2012
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April 2012
37 posts
Can we all agree that the most appropriate response to racism, homophobia and other ignorances is simply public shaming of the highest order?
Hot Burrito #1
The Flying Burrito Brothers
The Flying Burrito Bros - Hot Burrito #1 (I’m Your Toy)
Chris Ethridge, bass player with the Flying Burrito Bros, session musician and part of Willie Nelson’s touring band has died at the age of 65 from pancreatic cancer.
He co-wrote Hot Burrito #1 & #2 with friend Gram Parsons. R.I.P.
- Q: What are you doing for 4/20?
- A: Being a grown-up.
Levon Helm.
A musician friend told me a great Levon story:
After The Last Waltz show at the Winterland in ‘78, The Band were back stage talking about how great the show went and how amazing the experience had been for everybody. At one point, Robbie looked at everyone and suggested that they get back together. Levon was the first to reply: “Fuck you. We said it was the goddamn Last Waltz! I’m going back to fucking Arkansas!” Levon promptly left the room and building shortly there after.
One of the great ones. He sang and played the drums like a motherfucker. An underrated actor, band leader and songwriter. You will be missed, old man.
Levon Helm, Drummer and Singer of the Band, Dead at 71 →
rollingstone.com
Rest easy, Levon. You were one of my favorite things in the entire world.
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Dear Friends,
Levon is in the final stages of his battle with cancer. Please send your prayers and love to him as he makes his way through this part of his journey.
Thank you fans and music lovers who have made his life so filled with joy and celebration… he has loved nothing more than to play, to fill the room up with music, lay down the back beat, and make the people dance! He did it every time he took the stage…
We appreciate all the love and support and concern.
From his daughter Amy, and wife Sandy
