Bruce Foxton, 70, announces Parkinson’s disease diagnosis

Bruce Foxton, the founding bassist of the influential punk and mod band The Jam, has publicly announced he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The 70-year-old musician shared the news on social media over the past weekend, explaining that the condition was uncovered during investigations into side effects from his recent cancer treatment.

In a detailed statement, Foxton addressed recent speculation about his health, which had intensified after he cancelled a show in Kidderminster last Friday and postponed a performance in Lincoln the following night due to a severe chest infection aggravated by high temperatures. He clarified that he was not hospitalized and has been recovering at home. Foxton wrote that the diagnosis was a huge shock but expressed his determination to manage the progressive neurological condition.

The musician revealed that he was diagnosed after his cancer treatment led to significant issues that required further investigation. He has been receiving regular scans following treatment for a cancerous lymph node discovered in 2023. Foxton stated that he must now manage the physical and mental challenges of Parkinson's on a daily basis.