Levon Helm captures 3rd Grammy in 4 years
Wins second Americana statue
By Steve Israel
Published: 6:54 PM - 02/12/12
Last updated: 7:18 PM - 02/12/12
WOODSTOCK -- What a get well present.
Levon Helm, who just returned home from the hospital after a successful "medical procedure," just won his third consecutive Grammy Award in the past four years for "Ramble at the Ryman."
The live album recorded at Nashville's Ryman Theater, which features guest appearances by stars like Sheryl Crow and Woodstock's Steve Earle, won Best Americana album, besting recordings by greats like Lucinda Williams and Emmylou Harris, who has played at Helm's Rambles at his Woodstock home/studio.
Helm, who's doing "great" according to his manager, Barbara O'Brien, wasn't immediately available for comment.
But Bearsville's Larry Campbell, who helps lead Helm's band and was the arranger and musical director of "Ramble at the Ryman" said he was "thrilled" for the Grammy - an award Helm also won for "Dirt Farmer" and "Electric Dirt," both of which Campbell produced.
"It's the best partnership I ever made in my life, except for marrying Teresa (Williams, who sings with Helm)," said Campbell, who left Bob Dylan's band to play with Helm, the former singer and drummer of the Band. "And I'm looking forward to more with him. He's the best there is."
The Grammys weren't so kind to Jimmy Sturr. The Village of Florida resident lost his bid for Grammy 19 in the Regional Roots Album category.
The Grammys did reward Pat Metheny; the Ulster County musician won Best New Age Album for "What's It All About." Fellow local jazz musician Joe Lovano lost his bid in the Best Jazz Instrumental Album category. Steve Earle, also of Woodstock, lost in the Best Folk Album category.
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