According to Facebook, Levon Helm is currently in his final stages of battling cancer. Levon Helm was the talented, country-tinged drummer and vocalist in the rock band The Band. On April 17th, his family posted an emotional note to his fans; you can see the full letter after the jump.
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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