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Foreigner’s Mick Jones Reveals Parkinson’s Diagnosis: ‘The Important Thing Is to Persevere’

Foeigner co-founder, guitarist, and sole remaining original member Mick Jones revealed that he's been battling Parkinson's disease.

Foreigner co-founder and guitarist Mick Jones revealed that he is battling Parkinson’s disease, shedding some light on the unspecified health issues that have often kept him off the stage for the past several years. His absences have grown a bit more pointed, however, since Foreigner launched its lengthy farewell tour last year (the trek resumes in March with dates scheduled through early June). A campaign to boost the band’s chances of induction quickly followed, with support coming in from Mark Ronson, Dave Grohl, Jack Black, Slash, Josh Homme, and Chad Smith.

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