Rock Icon Bruce Foxton Rushed to Hospital Amid Health Struggles

The Jam’s legendary bass player Bruce Foxton had to be rushed to a hospital on August 19 for immediate surgery because of some health issues he has been suffering over the last few years. He announced that these problems will not allow him to perform with his current rock band From The Jam for the time being because of the emotional and physical effort that playing live and touring demand.

The 68-year-old rock legend has been considered one of the greatest bass players in the history of punk rock, and one of the most important figures in the genre. Music experts have said that Foxton is one of the most important cornerstones of punk rock in the UK, as he was one of its main stars during the late 1970s when the genre was making headlines in the United States and some European nations.

Some journalists have speculated that a strong reason why Boxton and The Jams gained so much success in the UK was because of their short career, as they formed back in 1972 and separated ten years later at the peak of their fame. The British rock band created some cult classics during the time they were together, including Going Underground and A Town Called Malice, which ended up being so famous hits that the songs are considered puck anthems in many countries.

On his Facebook account, Foxton published an emotional statement where he said that he has been dealing with many health issues over the last few years and that he will always be grateful for the support his fans have given to him. However, he said that he won’t be able to get back to the stages until he fully recovers, which could take some time. He added that while he feels sad about it, he remains optimistic that he will be able to play for his fans in the future.

The legendary bass player also thanked From The Jam for everything they have done for him, adding that the band even asked him a couple of years ago to take a little break so he could recover from his health problems. Foxton also said that while he knows there’s a chance he won’t be able to play again, he will fight to have another shot on stage.

The Jam, which also had some other punk rock legends like drummer Rick Buckler and frontman Paul Weller, is one of the most iconic European and UK rock bands of all time, thanks to their success and influence during the 1970s. The band had a total of seven albums that reached the Top 40 in the British charts and had 18 singles that shaped an entire generation.

After the band’s split, Foxton became the bass player of rock band Stiff Little Finders. In 2006, he created From The Jam, which has been the only band he has been part of since then.