Tim Commerford, the bassist for Rage Against the Machine, has been covertly battling prostate cancer. The 54-year-old rocker revealed his ailment in a Monday interview with Spin. He stated he was diagnosed two months before the band’s reunion tour began in July.
“I’ve been dealing with some pretty serious s–t,” Commerford said. “Right before I was about to go on tour with Rage, I had my prostate removed, and I have prostate cancer.” Before the interview, only his bandmates, close friends, and fiancée were aware of his health concerns, and Commerford stated he wasn’t sure he wanted to talk about it until another great band motivated him.
Rage Against The Machine Bassist Tim Commerford Reveals GRUELING Battle With Cancer
“I was with my girlfriend and we were watching the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony on TV. Duran Duran was on and I was like, ‘Ah, f–k, I used to learn those songs when I was a kid.’ I saw them on stage and wondered, where’s Andy Taylor and why do they have this other guy in here?! Then it was like, ‘Andy Taylor is suffering from Stage 4 prostate cancer and is unable to make it.’”
While he tries to remain optimistic, Commerford admits that the sickness has been mentally taxing. “Whatever it is, it makes me wonder if it’s happening because I have cancer, and prostate cancer is a very, very, very tough one because it’s connected to your sexuality. It’s hard to disconnect from that and when you’re forced into that situation, it’s a brutal psychological journey,” he said.
We wish the best for Commerford and his family and hope to see a healthy recovery.
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