Under The Covers

Levon Helm has a new album out called it Electric Dirt. It is a solid follow-up to his critically acclaimed album Dirt Farmer that was released a couple of years ago. Electric Dirt starts off with a cover of the Grateful Dead's Tennessee Jed.

Levon Helm's life story is very interesting. He is originally from Arkansas and went onto to become the drummer/singer for The Band. In 1998, he was diagnosed with throat cancer and his famous singing voice went silent but he continued to play drums. He started inviting local musicians to his Woodstock, NY barn to perform with his band at 'Midnight Rambles'. As you can hear his voice has recovered and the 'Midnight Rambles' continue. How cool would it be to attend a one of these Midnight Rambles?

Levon Helm - Tennessee Jed

Grateful Dead - Tennessee Jed