Greenday guitarist in cancer battle
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Good vibes…Pop punk icons Greenday have asked fans to send “good vibes” to guitarist Jason White. Picture: Supplied
Source: News Corp Australia
GREENDAY guitarist Jason White has undergone surgery for tonsil cancer, the band has revealed.
“We have some news to report regarding our brother Jason White, and wanted you to hear it from us before word spread,” the band wrote in a statement to fans.
“Jason recently underwent a routine tonsillectomy, and his doctors discovered a treatable form of tonsil cancer. Thankfully they caught it early and he should make a full and speedy recovery. Please join us in sending him love and positive healing vibes during this time.”
Lead singer…Billy Joe Armstrong on stage at Boondall Enteretainment Centre.
Source: News Limited
White first played with Greenday singer Billie Joe Armstrong in a side project in the 90s, before becoming the band’s second guitarist on tour to promote their album warning.
He became a fulltime member of the band in 2012.
