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Glenn Hughes Recovering From 10-Hour Open-Heart Surgery

Glenn Hughes (ex-Deep Purple, etc.) has revealed that he is currently recovering from a 10-hour open-heart surgery. This news comes after he recently announced his retirement from touring. Hughes initially said the following: “Now home after an eight day stay, and a 10 hour open heart surgery, operation, at UCLA, Ronald Reagan, Medical Center. Gratitude…

October 15, 2026

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Bruce Kulick Recovering From “Heart Valve Surgery”

Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick has revealed that he is recovering from “heart valve surgery.” He had the following to say about the operation: “Heart valve replacement surgery was a success! On the road to recovery, taking it one step at a time. Grateful for my Heart Surgeon and his staff. And special thanks to…

April 25, 2026

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Judas Priest’s Richie Faulkner Reveals He Suffered A Stroke That Left Him With Permanent Brain Damage

Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner has revealed that he suffered brain damage following a stroke several years ago. The incident happened shortly after he suffered an aortic aneurysm at the 2021 Louder Than Life festival. Faulkner told PremierGuitar the following: “We went back out on the road in 2022 and have kind of been on…

April 4, 2025

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Former Iron Maiden Singer Blaze Bayley Discharged From Hospital Following Quadruple Heart Bypass Surgery

Blaze Bayley (ex-Iron Maiden) has officially been discharged from the hospital after undergoing a quadruple bypass surgery. As previously reported, the singer underwent the operation after suffering a heart attack. The following statement was issued: “As with our previous update, we are delighted to say that Blaze’s surgery seems to have been a success &…

April 19, 2023

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Former Iron Maiden Singer Blaze Bayley To Undergo Surgery Following Recent Heart Attack

Blaze Bayley (ex-Iron Maiden) will soon be “undergoing a triple (possibly quadruple) heart bypass.” This news comes shortly after the singer suffered a heart attack. The following statement was issued: “HEALTH UPDATE We visited Blaze in hospital yesterday & first of all we’re delighted to say we found him in excellent spirits, sitting up in…

March 29, 2023

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Judas Priest’s Richie Faulkner Recently Underwent Another Heart Surgery

As previously reported, Judas Priest’s Richie Faulkner underwent emergency heart surgery last year after suffering an aortic aneurysm onstage at the Louder Than Life festival in Louisville, KY. Now, the guitarist has reflected on the one year anniversary of the incident, while also revealing that he recently underwent another heart operation. Faulkner said the following:…

September 27, 2022

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Geoff Tate Says He Is “Doing Great” Following Open-Heart Surgery

Geoff Tate (ex-Queensrÿche) has shared a new health update after recently undergoing open-heart surgery. The singer says he is “doing great.” Tate told Ritchie Birnie the following: “I had open-heart surgery. I’ve got a nice scar here [on my chest].” He went on to say that he has been “doing great” since the operation: “It’s…

September 6, 2022

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Tesla’s Frank Hannon Says Judas Priest’s Richie Faulkner Underwent 10-Hour Open-Heart Surgery Following A Heart Attack

As previously reported, Judas Priest recently postponed the remaining dates on their U.S. tour after Richie Faulkner was hospitalized with “major medical heart condition issues.” The guitarist ultimately had to undergo emergency heart surgery and is now recovering. Now, more details on the operation have surfaced via an Instagram post from Tesla guitarist Frank Hannon:…

September 29, 2021

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Judas Priest’s Richie Faulkner “Stable & Resting” Following Emergency Heart Surgery

As previously reported, Judas Priest recently postponed the remaining dates on their U.S. tour after Richie Faulkner was hospitalized with “major medical heart condition issues.” Now, the guitarist’s significant other, Mariah Lynch has since revealed that he had to undergo emergency heart surgery: “Thank you to everyone for all your messages 🙏🏼 I will try…

September 28, 2021

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Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Gary Rossington Recovering From Emergency Heart Surgery

Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Gary Rossington is currently recovering from emergency heart surgery. As a result, the guitarist will be missing the band’s upcoming shows. The group commented: “Our thoughts and prayers are with Gary Rossington as he recovers from emergency heart surgery. Gary is home resting and recovering with his family at home. He wants everyone…

July 24, 2021

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