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 HelmI like to get within handshaking distance of the crowd. If it happens, they know it, we know it, and that's all we came here for.
Levon HelmWith horns and a full rhythm section, the drums always looked like the best seat in the house.
Levon Helm