Birthdate: May 26, 1940
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Elaine, Arkansas, United States
Died: April 19, 2012
Levon Helm, a renowned American musician, was famous for his role as the drummer and lead vocalist of The Band. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. Helm also enjoyed a successful career as a film actor, featuring in several movies. Despite facing throat cancer in 1998, which briefly impacted his singing voice, he made a remarkable return with albums such as Dirt Farmer and Electric Dirt, winning Grammy Awards. Rolling Stone magazine acknowledged Helm as one of the greatest singers and drummers in history.
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