Mark Lavon Helm (born May 26, 1940), better known as Levon Helm, is an American rock musician and actor most famous as the drummer (and often vocalist) for the rock group The Band. Helm is known for his deeply soulful, country-style voice, and powerful drumming style highlighted on many of the The Band's recordings, such as "The Weight", "Up on Cripple Creek", "Ophelia" and "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down". His 2007 comeback album Dirt Farme...
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Date of birth:
- May 26, 1940 (age 69 years)
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Place Musical Career Began:
Active as Musical Artist (start):
- 1957
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Also known as:
- Mark Lavon Helm
