Glenn Symmonds
I recently got the news that a long time musician/friend has been diagnosed with cancer and is to start undergoing treatment. If that isn’t bad enough, he is without insurance during this ordeal and will have to personally take care of all of his medical expenses which can be quite costly. Please join me in helping this great musician who you know as Glenn Symmonds – long time drummer for Eddie Money and has an extensive catalog of his solo work. Here is the information from Glenn’s page:
Glenn was diagnosed with bladder cancer on April 23rd.
He had surgery to remove a tumor from his bladder on April 29th.
He is scheduled to begin a 12-week round of chemotherapy on June 3rd.
He will have another surgery after the chemo treatment.
Like many professional musicians, Glenn is uninsured.
Cancer is expensive…. please help in anyway you can.
Big Love from Team Symmonds!
Glenn has been a musician most of his life, recording and touring with artists like Coke Escovedo, Dave Mason, Juice Newton, Duncan Sheik and The Untouchables and the list can go on and on. In addition to playing with Eddie Money during their 100+ shows a year, he often will open for them as well, playing songs from his two solo CDs: 2011’s “Southern Poets, Trains and Troubadours” and his newest release “Early California”. His CDs are currently available direct from his webstore or you can download them on Itunes. He really has a knack for storytelling and his music creates an emotional attachment that you will continue to enjoy time after time. He reminds me of some of my favorite storyteller/folk singers like Bruce Coburn, Tom Petty, and Bb Dylan. His music has everything from blues, reggae, pop to folk, a great blend that gives out a great vibe.
Glenn is embarking on this journey with the support of many and right by his side is his girlfriend Tami Landrum. Sandy Espinoza has created a Glenn Symmonds Assistance Fund through the wepay.com site where you can show your support by making a donation. You can also join the event page on their Facebook where you can read more about Glenn and invite your friends to help as well. You can also head over to Itunes or his store and buy a T-shirt or his CDS. Even sending positive vibes and support through messages on their page is appreciated through these times.
Health Insurance costs has always been an on-going problem for musicians, artists, etc. My family is still personally trying to recover from the cost of my first stroke in 2003 and subsuquently in 2005/2007. Here we are 10 years later and still paying down the $100,000+ bill. So, please join me in helping Glenn and showing support to let him know we are all in this together and together we will get through it! We want Glenn to not worry about anything else except getting stronger each day.
~ Marisol
UPDATE 6/3/2013 – Today Glenn began his first chemotherapy treatment. There is a benefit concert planned for June 23rd at The Roadhouse in Spokane, Washington. You can check out details on their Facebook page here. There will be a patio concert from 12-5 featuring Sammy Eubanks and other special guests, these tickets are $10. Eddie Money will be playing two shows, one at 6pm and one at 9pm. These tickets are $25. Tickets can be purchased at the Roadhouse, CASH ONLY! Hope to see you all there! There may also be information on t-shirts to benefit the Glenn Symmonds fund and I will update you on those as well. Please join us in wishing Glenn strength and courage through these hard times.
Information & Links:
Glenn Symmonds Website: www.GlennSymmonds.com
We Pay Donation Site: https://www.wepay.com/donations/glenn-symmonds-assistance-fund
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/575449902487564/
Itunes: itunes.apple.com/us/album/gone-gone-gone-live-version/id632142302?i=632142514.
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Neighbors helping neighbors within the Rock ‘N Roll world is what it’s all about. I pray for a speedy recovery for Glenn Symmonds.
Just know that although the next several months will be tough, you will come out of it smelling like a rose. Once you conquer cancer, you become invincible. Last year was tough. I went through 4 surgeries, 16 weeks of chemo, 8 weeks of radiation, worked & parented two teenagers alone, and earned my MBA. Now that I have been cancer free for exactly one year, I feel stronger then ever. I am empowered to do things I never thought I would.
I’ve known glenn symmonds since 9th grade at Argonne junior high and West Valley high school in Spokane wash. We lived on the same street and you could hear him drumming at night in his basement. His younger brother Jeff and I played hockey together. His sister Lynn graduated with me. I loved his mom and dad, they were great people. We called his dad, geez. He walk his dogs down to the school every night and let them run. One was called champ. I hope your doing fine glenn and beating cancer. Your in my prayers. How’s Jeff, tell him hi for me..Scott Adamson…love to hear from you!!!