Rick Springfield has revealed he not too long ago came upon in a full physique MRI scan that he nonetheless has mind harm from an onstage fall he took 25 years in the past.
In an interview with Individuals, Springfield shared he took a tumble whereas enjoying a live performance in Las Vegas in 2000. “I fell 25 ft, hit my head, after which wooden got here down and hit my head, after which my head hit the stage once more,” he stated. “I believed I had simply damaged my wrist, however on the scan I came upon I’ve some mind harm from the autumn, so I’m engaged on attempting to restore that.”
Springfield defined he realized a lesson to get checked out on the physician from his father’s dying: “He thought he had abdomen most cancers for years and by no means bought it checked out. When he lastly collapsed at some point at dwelling, they came upon it was an ulcer that burst, and he died from the lack of blood. It may have been mounted if he had gotten it checked out.”
“That was a large message to me: If you wish to reside lengthy, it’s a must to be ready for some unhealthy information from time to time,” he added. “I may discover out I’ve terminal most cancers tomorrow and be lifeless in a yr, however I can solely do all I can do.”
In any other case, the 75-year-old artist has been caring for himself by means of each day train, a largely pescatarian food plan, and chopping again on alcohol. “I’ll have a few sips of vodka or one thing once I’m onstage, however I don’t drink another time,” he stated.
Limiting booze has additionally helped Springfield fight despair together with different unconventional strategies. Final month, the musician informed Individuals he prefers micro-dosing LSD for his despair over ketamine remedy.
Springfield is ready to embark on his “I Need My ’80s Tour” with John Waite and Wang Chung in late Might, that includes dates in Charlotte, Cincinnati, Atlantic Metropolis, Dallas, and extra. Tickets could be bought right here.
