John Mayer, Gregg Allman, Joe Walsh and other prominent musicians plan to hold a large benefit concert to raise money for Levon Helm's estate on Oct. 3 at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, N.J., Mr. Helm's family announced.
Proceeds from the “Love for Levon†concert will go to help his family retain ownership of his home and his famous studio, a converted barn in Woodstock, N.Y. Some of the money will also be used to continue the Midnight Rambles, performances Mr. Helm used to host periodically at the studio, attracting some of the most talented rock and folk musicians in the country, the family said.
“We want to continue to honor his legacy by creating a musical landmark at the bar n, one that inspires and celebrates Americana music and its heritage,†Mr. Helm's wife and daughter said in a statement.
Mr. Helm, who was best known as the drummer and a singer for the Band, died of throat cancer earlier this year at 71. The lineup for the benefit features artists from several genres, reflecting the broad influence Mr. Helms had on American pop music. Among others, the list includes Dierks Bentley, Eric Church, Lucinda Williams, Don Was, Patty Griffin, Bruce Hornsby and Mavis Staples.
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