Walter Trout

[Magic]

His live album Face the Music is one of my favorites.

 

[Sharp Dressed Man]

Some not-so-nice Trout news...

Walter Trout in hospital as insurance firm delay treatment decision


Walter Trout was admitted to hospital over the weekend after suffering the effects of his recently-diagnosed liver damage.

And he’s already been waiting three weeks to find out whether his insurance company will approve the course of treatment he needs, which will cost $90,000.

The diagnosis was confirmed last year. It forced him to cancel some shows on a European tour, in order to allow himself the rest days doctors had told him to take between concerts.

The 62-year-old admitted at the time: “It seems my early years of debauchery, lechery and partying has finally caught up with me.”

Now Marie says via his Facebook page: “Please send loving thoughts and prayers to Walter. He is severely dehydrated, and his electrolytes are dangerously out of balance. He should be better once the balance is restored – it will take a few days.

"We are now waiting for the third week in a row for a decision from his health insurance company to decide whether they will pay for a new wonder drug that should be able to cure his condition.

"If you could send some positive energy in that direction too: that the insurance company will approve the medication. Each pill costs $1000. A full treatment is $90,000.

"Walter will benefit from your thoughts, prayers and consideration. Thank you."

Changes to Trout’s condition will be announced via Facebook. Marie has asked that friends and colleagues leave contacting him until later, because he needs all the rest he can get.

Source: The Blues Magazine

It's amazing that these insurance people have to sit and decide whether they want to help cure the man or not!!!!!'

Crossing my fingers for some common sense asap.

Get well soon, Walter!

 

[Sweaty]

Hope he has a speedy recovery, great guitarist

 

[Sharp Dressed Man]

Good news (an update from Facebook):

Miracles happen! All your prayers and positive energy sent to Walter have worked wonders: The medication was just approved, and now Walter starts treatment tomorrow! Initially this medication was denied by the insurance company, but in the past few days Walter's team of specialists have been able to reverse that - and we now have the medication in our possession!!! Thank you again for the support and the love sent to Walter. You all own a piece of this victory! I really believe that. Love is a powerful force in the world. Walter is going in the studio today to put final touches on a new album he has been working on for the past year. All his gratitude and all his love for you, his fans and friends, will be in every note he plays - especially today.

 

[Sharp Dressed Man]

Walter Trout’s friends and family have launched an urgent campaign to raise $125,000 for a liver transplant.

They say that, even though he’s too ill to hold a guitar, he has an excellent chance of survival – but only if the surgery takes place in the next three months.

Trout has been in hospital for several weeks after battling liver disease for some time. His medical insurance doesn’t cover the cost of a transplant.

Organisers of the YouCaring fundraising campaign say: “Walter continued touring until a few weeks ago. We were given hope that medical treatment could reverse his condition, but we now know it hasn’t worked. His liver has failed and doctors say his survival depends on receiving a transplant.

“The medical expenses are going to be immense. Walter will need to cancel much of the tour planned for 2014, leaving him and his family with little income.”

Trout’s wife Marie adds: “Walter has lost 100lbs and most of his muscle tissue in the past year, and suffered much pain. It has been heart wrenching to watch him go through this. He has reached the point where he is too sick to stand up or even hold a guitar.”

Find out more and donate via the Walter Trout YouCaring page: Walter Trout Needs a New Liver - You Can Help! | Medical Expenses - YouCaring.com

Source: Classic Rock News, Features and Music | Classic Rock

Holy sh*t! Walter is hardly recognisable on that photo. I seriously hope they raise the money and that Walter survives.

 

[Sweaty]

Really sad news, hope they raise the money to get him the help he needs.

 

[Magic]

I Take it the experimental wonder drug didn't help him. This is very sad news.

3 months isn't a very long time frame to find a donor liver. Judging from the photo, and what his wife tells of his weakend condition, he may not survive long enough to get a transplant.

My prayers go out to him and his family......maybe he will receive a miracle!

 

[Tray73]

Holy malolie I would never have recognised him in a million years. My dad's a big Walter Trout fan, this will upset him. I dearly hope he is able to receive a transplant as soon as possible and make a good recovery.

 

[Sox]

That's a big shock, here's hoping he gets what he needs and best wishes to his family.

 

[Sharp Dressed Man]

A bit of good news...

Most importantly Walter has had a successful liver transplant and is doing well.

Also, Walter has a new album out called "The Blues Came Calling".

The details...

Recorded throughout 2013 and early 2014, the new album features 12 new songs of which 10 are originals. One is written by John Mayall for the occasion, one is a J.B. Lenoir cover. Walter searches his soul on this album and lays it bare allowing new appreciation for life. The blues comes full circle; both as a reflective statement about his life and career, and as an all-penetrating desire to get back on stage and do what he loves most.

Tracklisting:

1. Wastin' Away
2. The World is Goin' Crazy (and so am I)
3. The Bottom of the River
4. Take a Little Time
5. The Whale
6. Willie
7. Mayall's Piano Boogie
8. Born in the City
9. Tight Shoes
10. The Blues Came Callin'
11. Hard Time
12. Nobody Moves Me Like You Do

DVD (limited edition only)
Full-length documentary about Walter Trout