Judas Priest Starts Glenn Tipton Parkinson’s Foundation

Judas Priest have launched the Glenn Tipton Parkinson’s Foundation, in honor of their guitarist who is suffering from the degenerative neurological disorder. Announcing the formation of the foundation, Glen said, “It was the band that suggested we start a foundation which, although in my name, is really a Judas Priest foundation.”More »

By on June 27, 2018

Judas Priest have launched the Glenn Tipton Parkinson’s Foundation, in honor of their guitarist who is suffering from the degenerative neurological disorder. Announcing the formation of the foundation, Glen said, “It was the band that suggested we start a foundation which, although in my name, is really a Judas Priest foundation.” To raise funds for the foundation, Judas Priest are selling an exclusive “No Surrender” T-shirt both at their concerts and online. “It is very appropriate considering the determination you have to summon up to get on with life and beat this illness; it’s the sort of thing that always happens to ‘someone else.'” Glen said. He added that all proceeds from the foundation will benefit a “pioneering new treatment called MR guided focused ultrasound thalamotomy which although in its early stages has already had great success with a Parkinson’s related condition called essential tremor.” Glen revealed his illness in February, ahead of the band’s Firepower Tour. Though he announced his decision to sit out touring activities, he continues to make some occasional onstage appearances and remains creatively involved. Copyright(c) 2018 RTTNews.com. All Rights ReservedLess «