Levon Helm in Final Stage of Cancer Battle

[stman]

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You have to be pretty great to be the title of an Elton John song, not to even mention that he named his baby after you. But Levon Helm never sold "cartoon balloons in town." He was the co-founder, drummer, and singer for The Band and an actor. It's his voice you hear in The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down. Many will remember him as the narrator in The Right Stuff and as the old ammo expert in Shooter. Our prayers go out to Levon as he prepares for his final journey.




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[DualTest]

It's funny before I clicked on this thread, I was thinking that Levon Helm has to have the best smile in the world. And viola there he is smiling. Not much else I can say but sad to hear.

[stman]

It's funny before I clicked on this thread, I was thinking that Levon Helm has to have the best smile in the world. And viola there he is smiling. Not much else I can say but sad to hear.

You're right. He has one of those light up your face smiles.

[folcan99]

Levon Helm, singer and drummer for the Band, has died of throat cancer at the age of 71.

Helm was known for his soulful voice and drumming in many of The Band's songs such as "The Weight."

[yappapi]

shocked and saddened..i thought he was in remission.. heard on the radio yesterday talking about a slipped disk and cancelling the Orleans jazz festival..just heard on the radio a few minutes ago that he passed... sucks:(