Judas Priest-gitarist heeft Parkinson

12/02/2018

Judas Priest-gitarist Glenn Tipton stopt met toeren. De Britse muzikant heeft de ziekte van Parkinson en kan daardoor niet volledig meer meedraaien op het podium.

Bij Tipton, die sinds 1974 lid is van de Britse heavymetalband, werd tien jaar geleden een vroeg stadium van Parkinson ontdekt. In de afgelopen jaren zijn zijn klachten verergerd en nu is hij niet meer in staat om alle nummers van Judas Priest mee te spelen.

De zeventigjarige Tipton blijft wel lid en zal achter de schermen actief blijven voor de band, verduidelijkt hij in een statement van Judas Priest: 'Mijn rol is alleen veranderd. Ik sluit ook niet uit dat ik soms weer op het podium sta als ik daartoe in staat ben'.

 

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 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!”

Een bericht gedeeld door Judas Priest (@judaspriest) op 12 Feb 2018 om 12:00 (PST)