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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Isobel Lewis

The Jam star announces Parkinson’s diagnosis after cancelling shows

Bruce Foxton, the bassist and founding member of The Jam, has confirmed that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

The announcement comes after the 70-year-old rocker, who performed with the Paul Weller-fronted band since 1974 and sang lead vocals on hits such as “News of the World”, last week rescheduled solo shows in Kidderminster and Lincoln, citing illness at the time.

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