Earth, Wind & Fireplace drummer John Paris has been positioned in an induced coma following a “essential medical emergency” earlier this month.
The 58-year-old was rushed to hospital on August 6, shortly earlier than the group have been on account of carry out with Lionel Richie on the Chase Middle in San Francisco.
The present was postponed simply minutes earlier than it was scheduled to begin, with the band saying they have been “unable to carry out as scheduled” due to a “medical emergency involving a member of our band”.
The household later shared an official replace on Fb, explaining that Paris’ medical doctors had positioned him into an induced coma whereas offering essential care.
“From the very starting, Kathy and daughter Kyla remained by his aspect,” learn the assertion issued on Thursday (August 13). “One in every of John’s closest associates, Eddie M, has additionally faithfully remained at his bedside day-after-day, hoping and praying alongside the household.”
Paris later briefly regained consciousness, opening his eyes and asking, “The place’s Kathy?” After seeing his spouse, he turned to his good friend and joked, “Get me outta right here man!”
The replace continued: “For a couple of valuable moments, everybody noticed the John they know and love. There have been tears, laughter, hugs and renewed hope. Sadly, that second was short-lived.”
His household defined that he started to expertise issue respiratory, main medical doctors to sedate him once more so his physique “may stabilize and proceed receiving the absolute best care”.
The assertion concluded by saying: “John’s journey is way from over. There’s a lot hope that surrounds him.”
A GoFundMe marketing campaign has raised almost $70,000 of its $75,000 goal to assist Paris and his household. Go to the web page right here.
Earth, Wind & Fireplace resumed their tour two days after the postponed San Francisco present, with former member Sonny Emory filling in for Paris on drums. The San Francisco present has been rescheduled for September 26.
Paris joined the group in 2001 and has beforehand labored with artists together with Patti LaBelle and Sheila E.
Sabrina Carpenter introduced the band out throughout her headline set at Lollapalooza final summer time, whereas Questlove’s documentary in regards to the group, Earth, Wind & Fireplace (To Be Celestial vs. That’s The Weight Of The World), premiered in June. Take a look at the trailer above.
