It's not that I just heard, rather that I'm listening to him now - a far more appropriate prompt for written refection than his passing - one more honorable.
Tim introduced me to the band about five years ago so no I'm not a lifelong fan but I may as well be. Big Pink was the first record of theirs I bought. A lovingly pre-owned copy, it has all of the pops and crackles that come with years of spinning. I myself have listened to it maybe three times. Predictably I will listen to it again soon. I will hold my own memorial service for one of he best drummers and singers of all time...
I'll be Listening to Levon...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyLvo2CrkQY&feature=youtube_gdata_player