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MUSIC NEWS - Levon Helm , drummer for THE BAND and a treasured voice in Americana music, is losing his decade-long battle with cancer, his family announced on Tuesday. "Levon is in the final stages of his battle with cancer," a message reads on Helm's website . "Please send your prayers and love to him as he makes his way through this part of his journey."  The message was signed by his daughter Amy, an artist who often performs with Levon and his wife, Sandy.  Mr Helm, 71, was diagnosed [...]