Steuart Smith’s Diagnosis of parkinsonism She forced eagle guitarist for retirement, Fox News Digital can confirm.
Since his diagnosis, the 72-year-old musician has experienced “performance problems”.
“With a deep regret that, because of the performance problems associated with my recently diagnosed Parkinsonism, I think I have to get out of my role with the Eagles, while I can still do so gracefully,” Smith said in a Fox News Digital statement. “It’s been a big quarter of a century and I hoped to be able to end up with the band this year, but now I have to do what is best for everyone interested.”
Parkinsonism is a “umbrella term” used to describe the symptoms of “slow movements, rigid (rigidity) and trembling,” according to Cleveland clinic. While Parkinson’s disease consists of 80% of all cases of parkinsonism, other conditions – multiple atrophy of the system or degeneration of corticobasal diseases – can also cause symptoms.
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Guitarist Steuart Smith withdrew from Eagles for his health. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
“Eagles will forever be grateful for the extraordinary talents he brought to our recordings and our performances. Steuart will be missed, but he will always be part of our music family. We know that many fans join us in desire well.”
Founder member Don Henley responded to Smith’s pension in a statement shared with Fox News Digital.
“Eagles will forever be grateful for the extraordinary talents that he brought to our shots and live performances,” Henley said.
“Steuart will miss it a lot, but he will always be part of our music family. We know that many fans join us in desire.”
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Guitarist Joe Walsh, left, performs with guitarist Steuart Smith at MGM Grand Garden Arena 27 September 2019. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Smith’s pension comes because the band is halfway through its residence in the sphere in Las Vegas, according to to diversity.
Chris Holt guitarist replaced Smith starting on January 17th, the socket reported. Smith performed with the group in the first part of the residence, September 20 to December 14.
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Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Don Felder perform on the TV show “Rock concert Don Kirschner” 1979. (Photos International/Getty Images)
Smith joined Eagles 2001, as he took over the majority of Don Felder in the rock band. Felder was fired from the band after years of tension between guitarist Glenn Frey and Henley, along with a 14-year hiatus.
The decision to release Felder was made by Frey and Henley. The musician replied with a band of the band for irregular breaks, and the group eventually settled outside the court.
Before joining the Eagles, Smith was known for his work with Rosanne Cash, Shawn Colvin, Rodney Crowell and Wynonna Judd.
The band is currently consisting of Henley, Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Schmit, Vincea Gill and Deacon Frey.
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