Postcard List said:
Well, having recently read Levon's book, I'm not sure I would characterize
it as "nasty," like the author of the Observer does. In fact, I felt it was
directly honest--and refreshingly so.
In the late 70's/early 80's I worked for Bill Graham. One of my greatest
memories of
just thought all those Band fans and Levon Helm fans would want to read
thisread and make up your own minds but he sure sounds bitterhis voice
with the band was incredible and whatever the truth is, it is a shame the man
feels this wayjust follow this:
Well, having recently read Levon's book, I'm not sure I would characterize
it as "nasty," like the author of the Observer does. In fact, I felt it was
directly honest--and refreshingly so. If anything, it seems to reveal a guy
who's still in disbelief that his band--and I'm sure he saw The Band
As for his obvious bitterness toward
Robertson, my gut feeling is that he has a point. I don't know the
particulars, of course, but in EVERY single interview I've seen with
Robertson, it seems very important to him that he be perceived as an
introspective, soulful, "thinking man."
you know,
