Posted by Bram Teitelman on December 27, 2013
Today is King’s X drummer Jerry Gaskill’s 56th birthday. 2012 was a tough year for him. First, he suffered a heart attack and was hospitalized for a month. Thankfully he was able to make a recovery. Midway through the year, it was announced that the band would tour again. However, his troubles weren’t over yet. […]
Posted by Bram Teitelman on November 1, 2012
It’s been one hell of a tough year for King’s X drummer Jerry Gaskill. Earlier this year, he suffered a heart attack, which he’s since recovered from. But Highlands, NJ, where he lives, pretty much took a direct hit from Hurricane Sandy. Now he and his wife, who he married earlier this year, are out […]
Posted by Bram Teitelman on May 31, 2012
The metal community was shocked and saddened in February when word came that Kings X drummer Jerry Gaskill had suffered a heart attack. A month later, he left the hospital, but while things sounded encouraging, there wasn’t any word on his condition – until now. The prog-leaning hard rock band will be touring this Fall […]
Posted by Zach Shaw on April 5, 2012
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFafe2iGQXk[/youtube] Yesterday, drummer Jerry Gaskill uploaded a video of himself providing an update on his current condition. This marks the first time we’ve heard directly from the King’s X drummer since he suffered a heart attack in February. “I just want to let everyone know that I’m doing good. Getting better every day, feeling stronger. It’s […]
Posted by Zach Shaw on March 20, 2012
It’s been almost a month since Jerry Gaskill was rushed to the hospital after suffering a heart attack. While he still has a long road ahead of him, Gaskill is slowly recovering well and will apparently be leaving the hospital and heading home tomorrow (March 21). And earlier today, bassist/ frontman dUg Pinnick posted a […]
Posted by Zach Shaw on March 12, 2012
Drummer Jerry Gaskill’s condition following a heart attack seems to be improving. This past weekend, Bassist/frontman dUg Pinnick revealed via Facebook that though he’s still having trouble breathing, Gaskill has been responsive to others in the room. However, as he continues to recover in ICU, Gaskill’s medical bills are adding up. That’s why Gaskill’s bandmates […]
Posted by Zach Shaw on February 28, 2012
This past weekend, fans were shocked to learn that drummer Jerry Gaskill had suffered a heart attack. Last we heard, the King’s X drummer had undergone an emergency operation and remains in intensive care. Earlier today, King’s X provided the following update on Gaskill’s condition: “We are sorry to confirm that Jerry Gaskill suffered a […]
Posted by Bram Teitelman on February 27, 2012
King’s X drummer Jerry Gaskill is in stable condition after having a heart attack on Saturday night (25). An update on the 54 year-old drummer and singer for the progressive hard rock band was given on the Facebook fan page of his band’s frontman and bassist, dUg Pinnick. “Jerry had a heart attack last night,” […]
