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former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman diagnosed with prostate cancer

Good news: they caught it early and he’s expected to make a full recovery.

Government Issue's John Stabb diagnosed with cancer

DC hardcore legends Government Issue continued their reunion last year, with vocalist John Stabb as the band’s only constant member. Sad news has now come for Stabb …

David Bowie dead at 69

Three days ago we were celebrating his 69th birthday and a new album. Today we woke up to this devastating news. From his official Facebook: January 10 2016 – David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18 month battle with cancer…

Phil Lesh diagnosed with cancer, cancels 2 California shows but NY shows still on

The Grateful Dead bassist/vocalist Phil Lesh has sadly been diagnosed with bladder cancer. The BBC points to an announcement on the website for his Terrapin Crossroads venue, which reads:Dear Friends, I am sorry to let you know that I will need to cancel the October 24th and 25th Phil & Friends shows with Chris Robin…

Sharon Jones' cancer has returned, starts treatment this week: "I'm gonna keep fighting. We got a long way to go"

We are sad to report that Sharon Jones‘ cancer has returned, news she broke at the 2015 Toronto Film Festival on Friday (9/11) where she was to help promote Miss Sharon Jones…

Camera Obscura's Carey Lander still fighting cancer; North American shows cancelled

Fuck Cancer. Camera Obscura announced today:It is with regret that Camera Obscura must announce the cancellation of their planned shows in Mexico and California in November 2015…

Dez Cadena (Black Flag, Misfits, etc) diagnosed with cancer, crowdfunding campaign launched

Dez Cadena, who was a member of Black Flag, Misfits (which he recently left) and more, has sadly been diagnosed with throat cancer. A GoFundMe campaign was set up to help him out, and reads:Dez has just finished debilitating radiation treatments, and is confident he will return to active performance again within …

Latterman members formed Tender Defender (listen), playing cancer benefit w/ Big Eyes, Shellshag & Aye Nako

Yesterday, we posted about a cancer benefit happening at Brooklyn’s Saint Vitus on August 16 with Big Eyes, Shellshag, Aye Nako and Tender Defender …

Big Eyes, Shellshag & Aye Nako playing cancer benefit (and other shows); Worriers streaming new album

Three regulars on the Brooklyn punk/DIY scene, Big Eyes, Shellshag and Aye Nako are teaming up to play a benefit show for Jay & Molly’s fight against can…

X guitarist Billy Zoom battling cancer, won't be with the band on tour; City Winery shows will help benefit his medical bills

American punk icons X start their tour tonight (7/17) in Ridgefield, CT but unfortunately original guitarist Billy Zoom, who is battling bladder cancer, won’t joining the band this time out…
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