On his first solo studio release in 25 years, Helm pays tribute to his family, singing traditional songs that he learned growing up in rural Arkansas. He also covers songs by Steve Earle and J.B. Lenoir; full of Dobros, mandolins and acoustic guitars, the album resonates deeply, honoring Levon’s roots. (Amazon.com)
Monthly Archive for September, 2008
Body of War: Songs that Inspired an Iraq War Veteran
Posted in Rock/Pop on Sep 25th, 2008
A 2-CD set of songs are collected by Tomas Young, who was paralyzed from a bullet to his spine while serving in the U.S. Army in Iraq. It is a musical anti-war statement that spans genres and generations, from country to punk, hip-hop to Modern Rock.
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