Joe Perry Recovering After Health Scare

Joe Perry collapsed backstage Saturday night. He was performing with Billy Joel at Madison Square Garden. He apparently "looked awful" and was having breathing problems. EMS workers used a tracheal tube and oxygen on him. This terrifies me. I hope Joe gets better and slows down a little.

Joe Perry "remains in the hospital where he is alert and responsive" after experiencing "shortness of breath" following Billy Joel performance https://t.co/Sv4AQZyEEw

— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) November 11, 2018

Comments

[Him]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Considering this is the second similar-type health scare (first in 2016) in recent years, I hope it isn't something too serious.

[Bkallday]

It's time, Joe. When you roamed with the dinosaurs, it's time. Ride off into the sunset and enjoy your after years. Been a long time since they were even relevant so I hope they do the respectable thing.

[Gary]

Guy smoked ciggies when the Marlboro Man was in diapers.(and still does) Quitting May be a good jump off point to better breathing? Lol

[Metalboy!]

Exactly, Funny Gary (as opposed to the other not funny one)! I was just saying yesterday, he’s gotta knock off the stogies. Same with Dep, his fellow Hollywood Vampire.

These guys should realize burning the cigarette at both ends was never good and now totally isn’t good given they’re now in their golden years but not for long if the don’t cut it out.

[Him]

I hear you all on the smokes. Was recently, and rudely, reminded that I should quit . . . in a very obvious and none-too-enjoyable way. Thing is, stubborn and longevity don't often mix well.

But I also think Bkallday has it right. Might be time to focus on those golden years. They have nothing left to prove and very little left to gain from being on the road, no less recording. I know, I know. They likely do it because they love it. But they must love other things too. Focus on those and leave the fans with memories. We can, sigh, handle it.

[Metalboy!]

HIM! WTF! Quit the smokes!

It was easy for me so this might work for you:

I switched to the JUUL, then after awhile I wanted a smoke and it tasted like sh*t! After a while longer l, I didn’t even feel like smoking the JUUL!

Haven’t had either in three months though I will probably have a puff or two in the JUUL on New Year’s ... All the damn drinkin’ is that makes me crave it!

And get Joe Perry to try the system, too, while you’re at it!

[Him]

Thanks for the kind note, Metalboy! Guess what? I am trying a Juul-type device. But I won't say it is working thus far.

And I own what happened to me . . . I scored a 98%. Normally, that is a good thing. When it comes to blockages of major arteries, it isn't a good grade.

Those around me know I am a contradictory fellow: I wouldn't urge anyone to smoke even if I do. Life lessons, eh?