Musicians who died on April 19

Take a focused look at the musicians who passed away on April 19. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 2012 Levon Helm

  Levon Helm was an American musician and actor best known as the drummer and one of the vocalists for the rock group The Band. Renowned for his distinctive, soulful voice and innovative drumming, Helm played a key role in shaping the group's sound and influence on Americana and roots rock. [bio]