아까 회사에서 일하다 페이스북 켜고 너무 놀랐습니다....
주다스 프리스트 페이스북에 올라온 글입니다.

GLENN TIPTON/JUDAS PRIEST DIAGNOSED WITH PARKINSONS:
Ten 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 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!”


저도 영어가 짧아서 자세히는 모르겠지만 10년 전 파킨슨 진단을 받았고, 여전히 몇몇 곡들은 연주할 수 있지만 병의 진행을 늦추기 위해 이제 투어는 돌지 않겠다...주다스를 은퇴하진 않고 나름의 역할을 계속 하겠다...뭐 이런 내용인거 같습니다.

어쩐지 근 몇년사이에 손이 눈에 띄게 무뎌지고 말도 많이 웅얼거리시고 대외활동도 많이 안하신다 했는데 이런 사정이 있었네요... 가장 좋아하는 기타리스트인데 너무 충격적입니다.

다우닝의 탈퇴도 이와 관계있지 않나 생각도 드네요.

부디 건강하시길...

 

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