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Levon Helm Grammy Tribute: Elton John, All-Star Cast Performing 'The Weight'

Elton John and Mumford & Sons will hit the Grammys stage to pay tribute to Levon Helm. ... Read More »

Thanksgiving & Music History: The Last Waltz, Lennon's Final Concert & More

Thanksgiving has a rich musical history, including the Band's "Last Waltz," John Lennon's final concert, Nickelback's halftime controversy and more. ... Read More »

Levon Helm, 'Toast to Freedom' -- One of His Last Songs Features All-Star Cast

Listen to "Toast To Freedom" one of the last songs Levon Helm ever recorded. ... Read More »

Bruce Springsteen Covers 'The Weight' in Honor of Levon Helm -- Video

Bruce Springsteen covers the Band's "The Weight" as a tribute to drummer Levon Helm. ... Read More »

What Levon Helm Meant to Woodstock

Douglas Mason, Getty Images If you go to the Woodstock the way I go, crossing the Hudson and ... Read More »

Levon Helm Dead: Drummer for The Band Dies at 71 After Long Battle With Cancer

Levon Helm, the enigmatic drummer and baritone vocalist behind The Band has died at the age of 71 after a lengthy battle with cancer, ... Read More »

Robbie Robertson Visits Levon Helm in the Hospital: 'I Will Love Him Forever'

Robbie Robertson has put aside years of differences to visit ailing singer and fellow The Band member Levon Helm in the hospital. ... Read More »

Steve Albini 'Wanted to Strangle' Odd Future on Shuttle Ride

The members of Odd Future are known for their hijinks and rambunctious ways so it comes as no surprise that a music industry veteran was put-off by their actions while sharing an airport shuttle with the rap team while in Barcelona, Spain. ... Read More »

Robbie Robertson on The Band, Rebellion and His Friendship With Eric Clapton

Robbie Robertson adds to his accolades with his induction into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. Spinner spoke to the former guitarist for the band to hear more about his illustrious career. ... Read More »

Junos Award Arcade Fire, Neil Young and Justin Bieber, Host Drake Shut Out

Spinner offers a rundown on what went down at the 40th annual Juno Awards this weekend in Toronto. ... Read More »

Levon Helm Expected to Make Full Recovery After Hospitalization

Grammy Award winner Levon Helm had to miss one of his own Midnight Ramble Sessions at his Woodstock homestead this past Saturday as he had been admitted to a hospital in New York earlier in the day. ... Read More »

The Band Give Grudging Thanks in 'Last Waltz' Turkey Day Fest -- Twisted Tales

How do 200 roast turkeys and 400 pounds of pumpkin pie sound right about now? That was just part of the menu for the Last Waltz, the Thanksgiving 1976 farewell for the Band at an old San Francisco ice rink remade as the Winterland concert venue. ... Read More »

Bradford Cox Covers Bob Dylan, Kurt Vile on Free Atlas Sound Mixtape

Deerhunter leader Bradford Cox hit something of a personal peak on this year's 'Halycon Digest.' ... Read More »

Feist and Garth Hudson 'Proud' to Be on Doug Paisley's New Album

Feist and the Band's Garth Hudson guest on Toronto singer-songwriter Doug Paisley's new album. ... Read More »

Mumford and Sons Perform New Songs in Chicago

The problem with Mumford and Sons' 12-track debut, 'Sigh No More' is narrowing down a favorite. Seeing them live, one would think, would help with the dilemma. ... Read More »

Martin Scorsese Films: 10 Best Music Moments From His Movies

Francois Durand, Getty Images To celebrate the series premiere of 'Boardwalk Empire' in ... Read More »