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 Helm Copy Share Image
I don't hear record companies coming up with any good ideas or suggestions. Historically, if it ain't their idea, it ain't no good, so… — Levon Helm Copy Share Image
The rock star stuff never came up for us. The Band was never attacked by groupies before, during or after any show that we… — Levon Helm Copy Share Image
I'm not in it for my health. I'm a musician and I wanna live the way I do. — Levon Helm Copy Share Image
I played some Yamaha drums that I like a lot. And I like the Yamaha people a lot too. They've been really nice to… — Levon Helm Copy Share Image
My dad and I played music. He teaches me a song or two every time I'm home. — Levon Helm Copy Share Image
I was in high school, trying to get out of high school. The only thing slowing me up was grades. — Levon Helm Copy Share Image
The Jungle Bush Beaters didn't last too long as a group, but we had a pretty good time while we did. — Levon Helm Copy Share Image
If you feel like you're getting into a rut with a song, a night off usually fixes it. — Levon Helm Copy Share Image
