bassbiscuits Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Apologies if this has been posted elsewhere on here, but I was genuinely upset to hear of Justin Currie’s diagnosis with Parkinson’s Disease. He did a piece with the BBC on it today. I love Del Amitri and Justin’s solo work - he’s one of my favourite lyricists and songwriters, and sets a standard of writing to which I consistently aspire, and continually fall short. I wish him all the best in the times ahead. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-68528123 6 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 (edited) I've always liked Del Amitri, a great live rock and roll band, and he is a really good songwriter. We can only hope for the best for him. Obviously, it is very upsetting, not least because a good friend of ours (the wife of my best man), has got Parkinson's as well. She is trying to put a brave face on it, but it has affected both of them quite badly. If anything, he is struggling more than her, which isn't helping him with his own medical issues (non life threatening, but serious arthritis in both knees - not great for a drummer who still has a manual job). I know it's all part of getting older, but it all seems so unfair, not to mention heart-breaking. Edited March 10 by peteb 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowB_FTW Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 I was reading about this earlier in the week. Even though I've never seen Del Amitri live, I have a lot of their stuff and I've liked them since I first heard them in the '90s. Loved their songwriting and Justin has been a big part of that. Wishing all the best to him and those around him that will have to deal with this also. Mark 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolverinebass Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 I met Justin Currie in 2001. He was just randomly at a gig at Glasgow University. We had a chat for about 15 minutes and he was a really amusing guy. That sucks that he's got Parkinsons as Del Amitri are one of my favourite bands. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 It's a real shame to hear the news about Justin, Parkinsons is a horrible disease. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapefruitmoon Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Really horrible to hear this, del Amitri are one of my all time favourite bands and Justin is a tremendous songwriter. My dad has Parkinsons and its brutal to watch the slow decline. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Just read about this; I have to say it hit me. Live life the way you want, when you can... or not if that is your bag but you never know what shyte is coming your way. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madshadows Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 I feel for Justin, such a terrible illness/disability, he's a brilliant songwriter and singer, Del Amitri are a great band. John 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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