Bad Brains Guitarist Dr. Know Hospitalized, Fighting for Life on Life Support

Bad Brains Guitarist Dr. Know Hospitalized, Fighting for Life on Life Support

By Marcus Stevenson

November 20, 2024 at 05:55 PM

Bad Brains guitarist Dr. Know (Gary Miller) is currently on life support in an undisclosed hospital. The pioneering DC hardcore punk musician's condition is critical, though the specific cause of his hospitalization remains unknown.

Two punk guitarists performing live

Two punk guitarists performing live

Miller has been an essential member of Bad Brains since their formation and has remained active in the music scene, including recent performances with Foo Fighters. The band confirmed his condition through an official statement on their Facebook page.

Bad Brains bassist Gary Miller performing

Bad Brains bassist Gary Miller performing

Dr. Know is widely recognized for his influential guitar work that helped shape the hardcore punk genre. His unique playing style and contributions to Bad Brains have left an indelible mark on punk rock history. Updates on his condition will be provided as more information becomes available.

Image credit: Virgin Festival 2007 performance photo by 'Napalm filled tires' (Flickr), licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 (CC by 2.0).

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