Not too long ago, Mr. Big drummer Pat Torpey was diagnosed with Parkinson\’s Disease. One of the greatest drummers of all time, Torpey recently wrote a blog entry for the Michael J. Fox Foundation- one that\’s both impressive and inspiring.
Check it out at the link below:
Here’s the link:
https://www.michaeljfox.org/foundation/news-detail.php?rocking-out-with-parkinson
Despite his condition, he recently wrapped an international tour with Mr. Big. At the end of their set, the guys all trade instruments and Torpey takes lead vocals.
Here’s a clip of the band covering Judas Priest’s “Living After Midnight:”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQpTWUEylc0