Dead Kennedys guitarist East Bay Ray has publicly announced his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis. The 67-year-old punk musician’s condition was announced via a statement issued on his behalf by the band’s management this morning, September 22nd. That statement read:
“Dead Kennedys management announced today that the band’s guitarist and founding member, East Bay Ray, has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
Ray says he plans to continue performing and touring with Dead Kennedys for as long as his health allows, and expressed his appreciation to everyone for their continued support.”
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that impacts balance, movement and often leads to tremors, changes in speech and more. It has been a rough year for fans of the aforementioned punk icons, as former Dead Kennedys vocalist Jello Biafra continues to recover from a hemorrhagic stroke he suffered this past March.
