BOWLING For Soup frontman Jaret Reddick has revealed his struggle with a painful health condition that’s forced him to cancel gigs.
Jaret, 53, revealed he’s been suffering from a “brutal” Ulcerative Colitis flare-up since March, which he said “really took the wind out of my sail”.
Bowling For Soup frontman Jaret Reddick has revealed his struggle with a painful health condition that’s forced him to cancel gigs[/caption]
Sharing a selfie from a business class seat on a plane, Jaret gave his Instagram followers a candid update about his condition – and the emotional toll it’s taken.
He wrote: “I fell off the wagon. Many of you have been asking about my health and I appreciate it so much. Truth is, the Ulcerative Colitis flare since March has really taken the wind out of my sail. I had to cancel shows, vacation plans, drs appts, and the list goes on.”
Jaret added that the medication used to manage his symptoms has come with its own challenges.
He said: “The steroids make me irritable and ravenous. And I hate both those things!! My support system has been so gracious in dealing with all of it.”
The singer, who’s been open about his health journey in the past, kindly asked fans to hold back on unsolicited medical advice.
Jared continued: “I do not need your advice. I’m under several dr’s care, but I know it’s social media and you want me to do what you think is best. You don’t know me and you don’t know my health. But thank you.”
Despite the setbacks, Jaret said he’s finally starting to feel better — and has no plans to slow down.
He said: “I’m doing what I can and I’m finally feeling better. This has been a tough year, but also one of the best years of my life. And one of the best years for all things Jaret Reddick!
“Out of the 40 pounds I lost, I gained back 3. I earned it! Haha
I’m back b*****s!! Watch me spin!!
It was only back in January that guitar player Chris Burney quit Bowling For Soup after 30 years.
The band revealed the news after seven months of the pop punk trio being forced to play as a trio.
They decided to continue as a three-piece and not replace Chris, 55, as he concentrates on his health.
A statement on Bowling For Soup’s Instagram read: “To All Our Amazing Bowling For Soup Fans…
“It is with a heavy heart we announce that Chris Burney has made the decision to retire from his stage-right post in the band he co-founded in 1994.
“Some recent medical developments, 30 years of rocking balls and touring non-stop have made it difficult to continue. We are bummed to not have Chris by our sides, but absolutely support his decision.
“The three of us will carry on, with Chris’ Blessing, and continue to build the legacy of this band we all love so much. We will not be replacing Chris or touring with a touring guitarist. You cannot replace a legend. We were brothers when we started this journey…and brothers we remain.
“See you at the shows and in your ears.”
Speaking about the decision, frontman Jaret told K!: “He and I started this band 30 years ago, almost 31 now, and at one point, he was kind of the face of the band.
“I can’t say it enough: we wouldn’t be us, or where we are, without him.”
He posted a selfie from a business class seat on a plane[/caption]
The band now tour as a trio after guitar player Chris Burney quit back in January[/caption]
