Synopses & Reviews
The Band, who backed Bob Dylan when he went electric in 1965 and then turned out a half-dozen albums of beautifully crafted, image-rich songs, is now regarded as one of the most influential rock groups of the '60s. But while their music evoked a Southern mythology, only their Arkansawyer drummer, Levon Helm, was the genuine article. From the cotton fields to Woodstock, from seeing Sonny Boy Williamson and Elvis Presley to playing for President Clinton,
This Wheels on Fire replays the tumultuous history of our times in Levons own unforgettable folksy drawl. This edition is expanded with a new afterword by the authors.
Review
"A must-read for anyone interested in Rock and Rolls golden age.” —Williamsport Sun-Gazette
Review
“This Wheels On Fire delivers Levon Helm unfiltered, at once feisty and welcoming to anyone who comes across his story … Its one hell of a story.” —PasteMagazine.com
About the Author
Levon Helm met Ronnie Hawkins at the age of 17 and formed what would soon become The Band. He lives in Woodstock, New York. Stephen Davis is the author of the best-selling rock book of all time, Hammer of the Gods.