Levon Helm: tributes pour in as the world remembers an 'extraordinary' life

Tributes to the revered musician began flooding the internet immediately as the world learned he had passed away at 71Levon Helm, the acclaimed and beloved multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, drummer and singer for the Band lost a long battle with cancer on Thursday in the company of the people he loved. He was 71.A statement was posted to his website: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 bril...

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