Bruce Foxton, veteran musician and famous former member of The Jam, has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The singer and bassist shared the health diagnosis recently, just months away from his 71st birthday.
Bruce Foxton confirmed the diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease
The singer opened up about online speculation about his health and confirmed his diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. He also revealed that the disease was a result of complications from old cancer treatment, according to his Facebook post.He wrote, “I now face the future of living with Parkinson’s disease … and I am determined to do that as much as I can. It took me a long time to learn that and for me to accept that my body and mind are dealing with something that is out of my control.” Since last year, the singer has also been dealing with a chest infection, which has hindered her performance and resulted in her canceling shows. He added, “The brutal heat combined with an underlying chest infection really made me sick to six, and the medical advice was to rest while taking medication.“As for his diagnosis and treatment, the bassist mentioned that “having the right meds to help deal with the symptoms gave me another chance to continue doing what I love and what I live for in a relaxed and supportive environment”. He ended the post by reassuring fans about the matter and saying, “I’m going to keep playing live until I can do it.”
What is Parkinson’s disease?
According to reports from the Cleveland Clinic, Parkinson’s disease is a “progressive condition that affects movement. It usually begins with tremors, stiffness or slowness. This occurs when the brain cells that produce dopamine stop working over time. There is no cure, but drugs and therapies may help manage symptoms to improve daily life.”
About the Jam:
Paul Weller, Rick Buckler and Bruce Foxton founded the beloved band and became famous in 1977. After playing together for several years and releasing music, the band split in 1982. They were known for addressing social and political issues in their songs and were a pioneering force in the music industry at the time. Some of their best and most popular songs include ‘Down in the Tube Station at Midnight’, ‘Going Underground’, and ‘A Town Called Malice.Two years after breaking up with the band, Foxton released his debut album as a solo artist, ‘Touch Sensitive.’