Eugene S. Robinson, known for his work with Buñuel, and formerly Oxbow, among other ventures, is recovering from a brain stroke he suffered earlier this month. The news was shared by the producer of his official podcast “The Eugene S. Robinson Show Stomper!‘ this past Tuesday, July 07th. The following statement was issued on the matter:
“Hey all,
A lot of you probably noticed there was no newsletter and no regular show activity this week. It’s been quiet here at the Show Stomper because I’ve been waiting for clear information and direction from Eugene’s family before saying anything publicly.
Kasia, Eugene’s wife, has now told me Eugene wants people to know what’s been going on…
There is no easy way to say this, Eugene suffered a brain stroke over the weekend.
He is currently in a hospital in Malaga, Spain, that specializes in this kind of care. Kasia has been able to get to him. He has people who love him at his side. He is alive and conscious. He is mentally present. He recognizes and responds accurately to conversation. He is mobile, can walk, and can grab and pick things up. I have also heard that he underwent a procedure for the clot to be cleared today.Right now, the biggest thing is that he cannot talk yet. NO speech right now.
For anyone who knows Eugene – or has ever listened to five minutes of him – you know how surreal and terrifying that is. This is a man built out of words with nuance and meaning, wild stories, brilliant arguments, clever jokes, riffs, musical prowess and sheer force of will. So yes, this is serious. It is scary. It is a lot.
But there is also real hope here.
Kasia said the doctor seemed positive that with the right treatment and therapy, he should be able to recover.
She also asked him about updating the audience, and he made it clear that yes, he wants people to know now.
Her words were:
“Let people know to wait for him, because he’ll be back.”
So that’s what this is…
Wait for him.
He’s not tapping out.
HE WILL BE BACK.
For now, Stomper may be paused or irregular while everyone figures out next steps. We’ll update you when there is more to share and when Kasia/Eugene are ready for more details to be made public. Rest assured he has a helluva story to tell and will be back to share it, as soon as he is able to.”
Cro-Mags vocalist/bassist Harley Flanagan also commented on the matter, stating this morning, July 12th:
“Sending love to my bro Eugene Robinson , he suffered a stroke a few days ago, he was alone when it happened. He’s lucky to be alive, but he’s a bad motherfucker, and I’m sure he will be back to choking fools out in no time. We love u E
I think God just wanted you to take a break for a few minutes so rest up motherfucker
Here he is giving the world the finger
Don’t pity this motherfucker right here he will be back and crushing fools in no time!!!!
Love u @mrsleep3″
