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G_j

(40,366 posts)
Fri Apr 20, 2012, 12:49 PM Apr 2012

Statement by President Clinton on the passing of Levon Helm

(posted at FB, not able to find a link)


Statement by President Clinton on the passing of Levon Helm

April 19, 2012 | New York, NY | Bill Clinton | Statements

“I was saddened to learn of the death of my fellow Arkansan Levon Helm. Levon was one of America’s great musicians. His music, with the Hawks, the Band, and throughout his career, and his standout performance in Coal Miner’s Daughter, touched a cord with me and with many Americans. He never forgot his roots. I was always grateful that he helped the annual Delta Blues Festival get off the ground. He will be deeply missed.”..

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Statement by President Clinton on the passing of Levon Helm (Original Post) G_j Apr 2012 OP
Well Said, Mr. President. RIP Levon Helm. (n/t) Paladin Apr 2012 #1
Playing the Last Waltz today in his honor HangOnKids Apr 2012 #2
Wow -- I Forgot They Were Both from Arkansas On the Road Apr 2012 #3
and the music is being rediscovered G_j Apr 2012 #4

On the Road

(20,783 posts)
3. Wow -- I Forgot They Were Both from Arkansas
Fri Apr 20, 2012, 01:05 PM
Apr 2012

So even Bill Clinton had a special connection to Levon. It is really gratifying to see all the fans appearing and posting these eulogies.

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