Earth, Wind & Fire's John Paris Fighting After Medical Emergency
The legendary drummer is in an induced coma; his family's asking the community to step up.
John Paris, the drummer behind one of funk and soul's most iconic sounds with Earth, Wind & Fire, is hospitalized in serious condition following a medical emergency. He's currently in an induced coma as he fights through this.
His family set up a GoFundMe to handle medical costs and support during what's clearly a critical time. This is the kind of moment when the music community shows what it's made of — Paris has been holding down the pocket on some of the greatest records in American music, and now it's time to ride for him.
Earth, Wind & Fire's rhythm section was never just timekeeping; it was the engine that made those horns soar and those grooves unforgettable. Paris was part of that legacy. Right now, fans and fellow musicians watching this situation are hoping for the best and doing what they can to support the family through the storm.
Read the full story at Billboard → https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/earth-wind-fire-drummer-john-paris-induced-coma-1236317272/
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