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A rainy Met Gala got underway Monday with a tuxedoed choir and a lot of pinstripes.
Levon Helm's spirit remains in barn that bears his name
The rock group "The Band" left an indelible mark on 20th century music, and its drummer, Levon Helm remained a formidable presence well into the 21st. Among his legacies: an extraordinary performance space where music infused with his spirit is still made. NewsHour Weekend's Tom Casciato has the story.
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