Sad news from Levon Helm

strider
strider Posts: 2,568
edited April 2012 in The Clubhouse
This is posted on the home page of Levon Helm'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"

http://www.levonhelm.com/
Wristwatch--->Crisco
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited April 2012
    A true living legend will be leaving us soon.
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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  • sda2mike
    sda2mike Posts: 3,131
    edited April 2012
    dirt farmer...is a great album...especially when you consider what he went thru to make it...check it out...
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited April 2012
    So sad, I hope he isn't suffering.
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited April 2012
    Will be missed.
    Michael ;)
    In the beginning, all knowledge was new!
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  • chumlie
    chumlie Posts: 8,658
    edited April 2012
    Bummer, gonna be missed.
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  • mark090852
    mark090852 Posts: 996
    edited April 2012
    So sad... I hope his journey is peaceful and without suffering.
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  • scottyboy76
    scottyboy76 Posts: 2,905
    edited April 2012
    Sad to hear, but what a life.
    humpty dumpty was pushed
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  • drumminman
    drumminman Posts: 3,396
    edited April 2012
    I didn't know he was sick. He has been one of my favorite drummers for a while. What a magical deep pocket he has. The studio version of "Up on Cripple Creek" has an amazing feel. I still listen to the remastered "Last Waltz" on a regular basis.

    We've lost some great ones in the last 3-4 years: Richie Hayward (Little Feat) & John "Mitch" Mitchell.

    So sorry to hear this news.
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  • sda2mike
    sda2mike Posts: 3,131
    edited April 2012
    i read he passed today
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  • brgman
    brgman Posts: 2,859
    edited April 2012
    Yep.1:30 today.
    I was listening to his Merlefest 2008 set.Hopefully good vibes for him.
    Cool guy.Great Americana music.
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    I’M OFFENDED!!!!
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited April 2012
    I feel sadness in my heart today. I did not know Levon personally but he spoke to me many times through his music and I always felt like he was my best friend after hearing him. A true living legend, no longer with us.
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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  • chumlie
    chumlie Posts: 8,658
    edited April 2012
    Damnit. This Sucks. RIP
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,511
    edited April 2012
    I played nothing but Levon Helm yesterday in his honor. Thanks for all the great music!
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited April 2012
    R.I.P Levon Helm
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • sda2mike
    sda2mike Posts: 3,131
    edited April 2012
    Virgil Caine is the name and I served on the Danville train
    'Til Stoneman's cavalry came and tore up the tracks again
    In the winter of '65, we were hungry, just barely alive
    By May the tenth, Richmond had fell
    It's a time I remember, oh so well
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 1,225
    edited April 2012
    Yesterday somewhere down at the end of the FM dial, they played a tribute to Levon that was recorded back in 2007 (not sure what station). Anyway, it was a full hour of interviews and music from his Midnight Ramble. The music was really good and and featured his daughter Amy on vocals. Good stuff, will need to look into this further. Thanks Levon. :cool:
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  • doctor r
    doctor r Posts: 837
    edited April 2012
    Had a dinner at a neighbors last evening and we played The Last Waltz through the evening. What a talent and it is amazing at how Levon touch so many with what is his lasting influence. You will be dearly missed.
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