h Posted July 17, 2002 Report Share Posted July 17, 2002 'Widespread Panic' singer has terminal cancer ATHENS, Ga. (AP) -- Widespread Panic guitarist and singer Michael (Mikey) Houser has announced that he has terminal cancer in a message to fans posted on the band's Web site. "I want to assure all of you that all that can be done has been done, and I want to thank all of you who have contributed information, medicine, and so on," the 40-year-old wrote. "I have hopes of playing again soon, although I can't say for sure when or where, and I hope to see you all there." Speculation about Houser's health had been circulating since spring, when he missed some scheduled appearances with the Athens-based jam band. He also has missed much of the group's summer tour, which began June 21 in Tennessee. The band's publicist, Paula Donner, declined to release further information. Houser was one of the founders of the group, which formed in 1985 and has been nominated for studio album of the year at the Jammys, which honour jam bands and musicians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggo Posted July 18, 2002 Report Share Posted July 18, 2002 that is awful. i just saw them for the first time and he wasn't there. i think we should all send some extra-strong healing vibes out to mr houser. you never know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddles Posted July 18, 2002 Report Share Posted July 18, 2002 man,thats a real bummer...I remember in Oct.97 @ the Opera House in TO seing them for the 1st time and after the show some folks we're at the tour bus beside the builing and had to ask him why he always sat down,closed his eyes and never lookes at the crowd...he said "I have a real bum hip,thats why I park it" and "Ican't handle the intensity of people faces" ha,such a nice and humble dude...had to razz him about the Braves though! I love the 'SPOES... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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