Deacon Blue Star Seriously Ill, Hospital Band Provides Update
Scottish rock band Deacon Blue has announced that one of its members, Jim, is seriously ill and undergoing care in hospital. The news was shared by the band in a statement, which expressed their gratitude for the care Jim is receiving and encouraged fans to send their well-wishes.
According to the statement, Jim, 64, who has also worked as a lecturer at the University of the West of Scotland, is currently in hospital and has given the band his full blessing to continue with their scheduled performances. As reported by Herald Scotland, the band is due to perform an arena tour later this year, which will conclude with two nights at the OVO Hydro in October.
In a show of dedication and loyalty, the band has confirmed that they will continue with their tour plans, despite Jim’s illness. However, they have admitted that he is "irreplaceable" in Deacon Blue. The statement released by the band read: "We wanted to share some news with you about our brother, Jim. Unfortunately, he is seriously ill and undergoing care in hospital. We would like you to join us in wishing him well and to share your love with him."
The statement further revealed that the band had spoken to Jim about their plans for the rest of the year, and he had encouraged them to continue with "love in our hearts and with his full blessing that his shows go ahead, even if it means replacing the irreplaceable James Miller Prime for the time being." The band, along with Jim’s family, also expressed their gratitude to the medical staff for their care, professionalism, and compassion.
While the band has not disclosed the nature of Jim’s illness, their statement has sparked an outpouring of support from fans and well-wishers. As the band prepares for their upcoming tour, fans will undoubtedly be keeping Jim in their thoughts and sending their best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Deacon Blue’s commitment to their fans and their music is evident in their decision to continue with their tour plans. The band’s statement concluded: "Together with Jim’s family, we want to thank all the nurses, doctors and ICU staff for their ongoing care, professionalism and compassion." As reported by Herald Scotland, the band’s arena tour will continue as planned, with the OVO Hydro shows in October expected to go ahead as scheduled.
The news of Jim’s illness has undoubtedly come as a shock to fans of the band, but their loyalty and dedication to their music and fans is clear. As the situation continues to unfold, Herald Scotland will provide updates on Jim’s condition and the band’s tour plans.
