Bobby Burns, co-founder of defunct nü-metal outfit Primer 55, has shared a troubling update on his health. Burns originally held the guitar duties in Primer 55, before eventually taking on the lead vocal duties as well through their hiatus in 2015. Burns also did a seven year stint as the bassist/backing vocalist for Soulfly, in addition to launching the band Murder The Flesh.
In a post shared via his Facebook yesterday, November 29th, Burns revealed that he is suffering from alcoholic liver failure, cirrhosis and acidosis. He stated:
“So… as many of yall know by now I’ve been in and out of the hospitals for the past…. Over a year at this point. Early last year I hadn’t been feeling well and this and that having pains in weird places etc. So I ended up unwillingly going to the ER. Test after test, x ray after x ray a few drs come in my room and say down and told me that I had alcoholic liver failure, cirrhosis and acidosis. Shockin at first because I used to have this thought that I would never die and made of steel lol.
I felt now the time was right at least to let everyone know what’s been goin on and supporting me with words of encouragement. I appreciate it no end. With all that bullshit being said. I don’t regret a single decision I’ve ever made on my life even if it was a big mistake and I’m not scared. I did all of this to myself by myself and enjoyed every moment! Not lookin for pity in anyway.
I’ve lost a lot of brothers and sisters along the way from the same thing and trust me it’s far from glamorous. Welp. There ya have it folks! Yall can stop wondering now! FAMILY FOR LIFE. ALWAYS CARRY THE FLAG FOR THE FAMILY”
Health issues unfortunately took a toll on a few members of Primer 55 over the years, including publicized substance abuse. The band’s co-founding vocalist Jason “J-Sin” Luttrell passed away in 2018 following a battle with Hepatitis C.
