Difficult to find an appropriate title for this thread but, as I'm sure many at Mudcat will know, Levon Helm is in the last stages of his cancer. I've loved this man's music ever since I first heard it all those years ago - I think he was a truly distinctive voice in American music. I'm just glad that he got the chance to make the "Dirt Farmer" and "Electric Dirt" albums while in some respite from the disease.

I'm playing "Golden Bird" as I write this - eyes filled with tears. Let's hope he stays with us as long as he can. From the front page of his website:

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