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| Stanley "Buckwheat" Dural Jr. |
Alligator Records reports that Grammy Award-winning
singer and accordionist Stanley "Buckwheat" Dural Jr., leader of
Buckwheat Zydeco, is being treated for early stage cancer on his left lung and
a vocal cord. Dural will begin treatment immediately and doctors expect a full
recovery. Buckwheat Zydeco will postpone current concert dates, but expect to
return to touring this summer.
"I feel fine," Dural is quoted in the release.
"I'll beat this and be back on the road soon. And you can take that to
your best bank!"
Dural -- along with his band Buckwheat Zydeco -- have
played presidential inaugurals and have performed on national television --
including multiple appearances on “The Late Show With David
Letterman.” They have played with the Boston Pops, were featured in
the closing ceremonies of the Atlanta Olympics, and opened one of Eric
Clapton's North American tours. His 2009 Alligator Records CD “Lay Your Burden Down,” produced by Los
Lobos' Steve Berlin, received the Grammy Award for Best Zydeco Or Cajun Music
Album.
Fans can leave messages and greetings for Dural on his
Facebook page.
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