A friend of mine took me to Memphis advised me that I should get in the musicians' union. He gave me a set of drums and said, Stay on the job, son.
Levon HelmThe Band never really played big concert tours. We never sold millions and millions of albums.
Levon HelmSongs 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.
Levon HelmLord, when the song wants to pick up and go a little faster towards the end, it's hard for me to resist.
Levon Helm