More Bad News-Levon Helm begins his Final Journey

According to Levon's website:


"Dear Friends,

Levon is in the final stages of his battle with cancer. Please send your prayers and love to him as he makes his way through this part of his journey.

Thank you fans and music lovers who have made his life so filled with joy and celebration... he has loved nothing more than to play, to fill the room up with music, lay down the back beat, and make the people dance! He did it every time he took the stage...

We appreciate all the love and support and concern.
From his daughter Amy, and wife Sandy"

This is obviously very sad news, especially arriving after the news of Robin Gibb's struggle with cancer.

Levon was just in town one month ago at the Michigan Theater. He had been dealing with throat cancer for several years now.

Let me throw up a couple of classics, one from Levon's Grammy winning "Dirt Farmer" and one with the Band!

Above is the official video from the song  "Dirt Farmer."

This is the Last Waltz version of "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" an indisputable classic, performed here live with Levon's wonderful vocal up front!


Here's a link to Levon's website!

Levon Helm's website