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Post by johnnymain on Feb 12, 2018 9:09:29 GMT
GLENN TIPTON/JUDAS PRIEST DIAGNOSED WITH PARKINSONSMonday, February 12, 2018Ten years ago Glenn was diagnosed to have the onset of the early stages of Parkinson’s - from then until recently Glenn has lived his life as the great heavy metal guitar player he has always been, maintaining by his own definition a standard of quality and performance that is incredibly important.
Right now Glenn is able to play and perform some of the Priest songs that are less challenging but due to the nature of Parkinson's progression he wants to let you all know that he won't be touring as such -
True to the metal spirit of 'the show must go on' Glenn has requested Andy Sneap to fly the flag on stage for him
“I want everyone to know that it’s vital that the Judas Priest tour go ahead and that I am not leaving the band - it’s simply that my role has changed. I don’t rule out the chance to go on stage as and when I feel able to blast out some Priest! So at some point in the not too distant future I’m really looking forward to seeing all of our wonderful metal maniacs once again”
Rob, Richie, Ian and Scott have this to say:
“We have been privileged to witness Glenn’s determination and steadfast commitment over the years, showing his passion and self belief through the writing, recording and performing sessions with Priest - he is a true metal hero! We are not surprised by Glenn’s insistence that we complete the Firepower tour and thank Andy for joining us to make Glenn’s wishes become real - As Glenn has said we also can’t wait to have him with us at any time any place on the road..... We love you Glenn!”Source: judaspriest.com/news/fullstory.asp?id=04146A68-B0C8-4EC7-8FFD-3CA946FC96D0
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Post by paradiseflats on Feb 12, 2018 9:40:46 GMT
Why not get KK Downing back? He’s too busy selling perfume and digging a golf course.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2018 12:15:32 GMT
Getting old is a bastard sometimes.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2018 22:46:01 GMT
Hi All, Johnny, You beat me to it very sad news but he is leaving one hell of a legacy behind, his shoes will be hard to fill when he has to end permanently.
Geoff.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2018 16:07:39 GMT
Hi All, A nice heart felt article below courtesy of:-teamrock.com/classic-rock....
Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford and bassist Ian Hill have reflected on the moment guitarist Glenn Tipton told them he couldn’t carry on due to his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis. It was revealed yesterday that the 70-year-old was suffering from the disease and would miss the majority of the band’s upcoming tour dates in support of upcoming album Firepower.
Halford says: "As we said in the statement, Glenn’s been battling with this for 10 years, he’s been touring for 10 years, writing for 10 years, recording for 10 years – and it was only until last Thursday that he came to the conclusion that it was not going to be." He said, and this is typically Glenn, "I can’t do this because it’s not right for the band. If I go out, it’s not right for the band." "He’s always thought about the band, always thought about the band first, so we know how difficult it was for him to make that decision and I think we were all relieved that he’s been able to find some balance and harmony in making that decision."
Hill reports that they went through a similar situation with the guitarist when they were rehearsing for their Redeemer Of Souls tour four years ago and adds: "When he started then, he was shaky, but, as we went through, he was getting better every day." He continues: "At the end of the second week, he was ready to go. He put in a superb performance on the last tour, and we were all hoping that was going to happen again. But after the first week, it was obvious to all of us that it wasn’t getting any better."
"But Glenn being Glenn, he’s nothing if he’s not a scrapper. He will fight tooth and nail to make it happen and in the middle of last week, in the middle of rehearsals, he had to admit it. We were all hearing this and we were living it with him. We felt every note." "He came in and he made the bravest decision anybody will ever make, saying, ‘I can’t do it any more.’ There wasn’t a dry eye in the control room where we were sitting at the time."
"It’s not like he’s been stupid and fell off his motorbike or got whacked out on some drug – it’s not a stupid decision he’s made, he just can’t do it. He said, ‘Guys, my brain is telling my hands to do something and they’re not doing it’ and he had to admit that to himself as well as us."
Hill confirms that the band will be taking Tipton’s equipment on the road with them so he can join them onstage for some songs, and adds: “When he was doing the album he was fine – he was okay for 10 minutes or so to run through a song. But standing there for two hours and after a while you can see he’s got no stamina there.
"But who knows? Strides are being made in medical science all the time, so we’re all hoping and praying that somewhere along the line somebody comes up with something that at least controls his symptoms if nothing else, so he can get out and at least play through a few songs with us on stage."
Geoff.
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Post by Whoppa Choppa on Feb 13, 2018 16:16:27 GMT
Ageing is an evil thing.... I hope they'll find a cure, for all the affected...
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Post by 4th Chord on Feb 13, 2018 16:20:24 GMT
Ageing is an evil thing.... I hope they'll find a cure, for all the affected... It is...but it's amazing so many of these 'classic' period musicians have kept going for so long. All these bands have members pushing 70. I bet very few of them as young men thought they'd still be doing what they do!
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Post by paradiseflats on Feb 13, 2018 16:26:26 GMT
Ageing is an evil thing.... I hope they'll find a cure, for all the affected... It is...but it's amazing so many of these 'classic' period musicians have kept going for so long. All these bands have members pushing 70. I bet very few of them as young men thought they'd still be doing what they do! You wonder whether live music will continue into the future.
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Post by 4th Chord on Feb 13, 2018 16:40:47 GMT
It is...but it's amazing so many of these 'classic' period musicians have kept going for so long. All these bands have members pushing 70. I bet very few of them as young men thought they'd still be doing what they do! You wonder whether live music will continue into the future. There are a lot of rock bands doing great live business, probably just not our cup of tea. Alterbridge, Bring me the Horizon, Avenged Sevenfold etc. Will these bands be doing it when they're 70 I wonder.
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Post by Railroad17 on Feb 13, 2018 22:19:58 GMT
Wise words..... I remember you saying the same when STEPS come on the radio.
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