Bad Brains Guitarist Dr. Know Currently Fighting for Life on Life Support

Bad Brains Guitarist Dr. Know Currently Fighting for Life on Life Support

By Marcus Bennett

November 20, 2024 at 05:54 PM

Bad Brains guitarist Dr. Know (Gary Miller) has been hospitalized and placed on life support, according to an official statement from the band. The cause of his critical condition remains unknown.

Two punk guitarists performing live

Two punk guitarists performing live

Miller, a founding member of the influential DC-based hardcore punk group Bad Brains, has remained active in the music scene, including recent performances with Foo Fighters. The band shared the news of his condition through their official Facebook page.

Bad Brains bassist Gary Miller performing

Bad Brains bassist Gary Miller performing

Dr. Know has been instrumental in shaping the hardcore punk scene since Bad Brains' formation, combining elements of punk, reggae, and metal to create their distinctive sound. The band continues to monitor his condition and will provide updates as they become available.

Image credit: Virgin Festival 2007, photographed by 'Napalm filled tires' on flickr; licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 (CC by 2.0).

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