Artist of the Week:  Levon Helm

A few days prior to April 19, Levon Helm's daughter Amy and wife Sandy posted a message on Helm's website announcing that he was nearing the end of his long battle with throat cancer.  Many artists and musicians tweeted and posted statuses on their Facebook expressing their sadness of the news.

Then on April 19, surrounded by family, friends and band mates, Helm the legendary drummer for The Band, passed away at the age of 71. 


After Helm's passing, musicians and pop culture figures such as Bob Dylan, Lucinda Williams, Van Morrison, John Cusack and Rainn Wilson used social media to discuss Helm's legacy.


Levon Helm, a man who will be truly missed by many.

"The Weight" By The Band

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