Former DIO and WHITESNAKE Guitarist DOUG ALDRICH Underwent Surgery for Throat Cancer—And It Went Well!

Doug Aldrich may not essentially be a reputation you understand off the highest of your head, however he’s been an essential a part of metallic historical past for somebody who flies underneath the radar. He was the guitarist for Dio for 4 years from 2002-2006, and he spent 12 years as a guitarist for Whitesnake from 2002 via 2014. At present, he performs lead guitar for a band known as The Dead Daisies, which is a supergroup that includes former members of different huge title metallic bands, together with former Mötley Crüe vocalist John Corabi. Final week, The Dead Daisies introduced that Doug Aldrich had been identified with treatable throat most cancers and needed to endure surgical procedure for it. Nicely, it appears that evidently there’s excellent news following Aldrich’s surgical procedure.

In a Fb put up on Friday from Doug’s spouse Daniela “Danni” Aldrich (which doesn’t appear to be publicly accessible however which was reported on by Blabbermouth), Danni reported that Doug’s surgical procedure seems to be to have gone properly. “I simply need to take a second to thank each one in all you who despatched prayers, texts, and love for Doug,” wrote Danni in her put up. “It really meant the world to him to really feel the outpouring of assist. Your messages actually lifted his spirits, and it made such a distinction realizing how many individuals care about him.

“All of your prayers had been heard!” continued Danni. “The surgical procedure went extremely properly—5 lengthy hours of a number of steps—however Doug pushed via just like the fighter he’s. Even the nurse known as him a superhero for his power and dedication proper after! He’s the strongest particular person I do know.

“It should be a protracted street forward, however Doug is robust, and he’s so liked. We’re past grateful for all of you standing by his facet via this. As quickly as he is ready, Doug will share extra updates himself.

“Thanks once more, from the underside of our hearts!

“Additionally to everybody who cared concerning the youngsters and me. Thanks a lot”.

Due to Aldrich’s analysis and surgical procedure, he gained’t be capable of attend The Dead Daisies’ upcoming European tour, and he will likely be changed by fellow Whitesnake guitarist Reb Seaside.

We’re overjoyed to listen to that Aldrich’s surgical procedure went properly, and we want him all of the therapeutic he wants in his upcoming restoration.