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Rock musician Levon Helm passes away

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Famed member of The Band and Bob Dylan touring rock band, author and actor dies from complications of cancer

Levon Helm (b. 1940 - d. 2012) famous rock musician Fredericton Harvest Blues Festival 2011 (photo Stephen Pate)

His family posted this brief message on Facebook

“Levon Helm passed peacefully this afternoon. He was surrounded by family, friends and band mates and will be remembered by all he touched as a brilliant musician and a beautiful soul.”

He had suffered from throat cancer which has been in remission, although his singing voice never fully recovered. Continue reading →

Rock and Roll Legend Levon Helm near death says family

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The authentic voice behind the songs, the beat and one of the singers in The Band is in the final stages of cancer

Levon Helm at the Fredericton Harvest Blues and Jazz Festival 2011 (photo Stephen Pate)

Three hours ago his family posted this message on Facebook.

“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”

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