Joe Bonamassa “Ophelia” Tribute to Levon Helm
The Band’s Levon Helm is said to be in the final stages of his “battle with cancer”.
The news about the 71 year old drummer and vocalist with the country rock group was revealed on http://www.levonhelm.com by his family. A message to fans reads:
“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.”
It continues: “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.”