Got the news first via tfn’s Twitter feed. It made me think immediately of this post and how glad I was for kc that he had followed his impulse, and also that he shared the experience with us. The next thoughts were sadness for Levon’s family, and regret that there will be no more rambles (at least not with him present).

I looked this up and offer the link as a tribute to the man. In my mind there is irony in the title “The Right Stuff” and in the concept of breaking the sound barrier.  

Levon Helm narrating and playing the part of Jack Ridley in this scene:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cE2t6Sg_H74