Levon Helm, drummer for The Band, would have turned 77 on Friday. What famous artist did The Band originally support by being his backing band?
A.) Elvis Presley
B.) David Bowie
C.) Bob Dylan
D.) Johnny Cash
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Answer: C.) Bob Dylan. Originally known as The Hawks, Levon and The Band gained notoriety by helping out Bob Dylan by being his backing band. Once they were on their own, Levon became famous for singing classics such as ‘The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down,’ ‘Up on Cripple Creek,’ ‘Rag Mama Rag,’ and ‘The Weight.’
