BRITISH rock legend Bruce Foxton has been rushed to hospital for surgery. The 68-year-old bassist, who was a member of The Jam alongside Paul Weller and Rick Buckler in the 70s and 80s, now performs the group's hits under the guise From The Jam. 2 The Jam's Bruce Foxton has had an 'immediate procedure' in hospital Credit: Rex 2 He performed in The Jam alongside Paul Weller and Rick Buckler Credit: Getty Taking to social media, Bruce told fans he was quitting his group's tour to focus on his recovery.
He wrote: "To all my lifelong wonderful fans, as a lot of you know my health has not been good for the past few years and the latest news is that I have had to go into hospital for an immediate procedure. "It is with much regret and sadness that I will not be able to perform again with From the Jam until I have made a full recovery. The band has done everything to help me for the past couple of years and have even suggested several times that I take time off to look after my health and recuperate.
"That time has now come so I wish the band (my dear friends) continued success until I return and with God’s will I will see you all in the not too distant future on the 'Setting Sons’ 45th anniversary tour. Much love and respect, Bruce." READ MORE ON ROCK LEGENDS ROCK ON Rock legend on becoming Kasabian's frontman after disgraced Tom Meighan left The iconic bass player has been performing with tinnitus for many years and now wears a hearing aid.
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