The Jam's bassist Bruce Foxton diagnosed with Parkinson's disease

The Jam's bassist Bruce Foxton (Instagram)

JAKARTA - Bruce Foxton, hit maker and bassist from the British punk rock band The Jam, confirmed that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

The veteran musician who is now 70 years old shared the latest developments regarding his health condition through his personal social media account.

The announcement comes shortly after Foxton was forced to postpone two live shows in Kidderminster and Lincoln last weekend on sudden health grounds.

The delay had sparked wild speculation among fans, including rumors that Foxton was undergoing intensive care in hospital.

Through his confession, the musician denied the rumor, but openly admitted that he had a great inner shock when he first learned that he had to face the future with this progressive neurological syndrome.

In an emotional message to loyal fans, Foxton also expressed his gratitude for the moral support that continues to flow endlessly.

"First of all, I want to thank everyone for the messages wishing me a speedy recovery. Your love, support, and understanding mean a lot to me," said Foxton, quoting the description of his upload, Friday, July 3.

Furthermore, he explained that the decision to cancel the concert last weekend was a very difficult choice, especially since all the preparations and luggage had been packed neatly.

However, the combination of extremely extreme hot weather and the chest infection he suffered from made the physical condition of the base drop drastically, so the medical team advised him to rest completely while undergoing treatment.

Regarding the rumor of hospitalization in the hospital, the musician born in 1955 confirmed that he is currently in a safe condition and can recover at home with full comfort. His condition is now much better than a few days ago.

However, Foxton did not deny that this Parkinson's diagnosis was a very difficult new chapter in his life. Previously, the public had known that he had undergone a series of intensive cancer treatments and that he still had to undergo regular medical scans.

"As anyone who faces this diagnosis knows, it's a huge shock. It took me a long time to come to terms with it and for me to accept that my body and mind were dealing with something that was completely out of my control," said Foxton.

"I have to manage the physical and mental challenges I face now every day, and some days feel better than others," he continued.

Due to his health, Foxton was forced to make a big decision to limit his busy touring schedule with From The Jam (FTJ), a music project he co-founded with Russell Hastings to continue bringing the legacy of The Jam's songs to the stage.

Although it is no longer possible to undergo a large-scale long tour, total retirement is not an option for him. Proper treatment is believed to give him a second chance to continue working in a more relaxed environment and full of support from the people closest to him.

"I'm going to keep going and playing live for as long as I'm able to. It's good for me, my future health, and hopefully good for all of you who still enjoy my presence, Mark, Craig, and Andy for enjoying those great songs," he concluded.