David Rudder, a veteran calypsonist, suffers from Parkinson’s disease.
He has stated that his forthcoming concert, Rudder 7.0, will be his final big performance.
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In a recent interview with the media at Kafe Blue on Wrightson Road, the singer revealed that he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease after completing a few tests a little while back.
Rudder promised to keep performing, just not as frequently.
“This show will be my last marathon show – I can’t do four hours standing up on a stage again.” However, he noted that he will be entertaining is fans through making music, “I will still be around making music. This is just something that happens in life. I’ll continue to perform, but I will slow down when I feel I have to. The energy is still there.”
Rudder remarked on his family’s immense support in the wake of his diagnosis.
On May 6, a concert honoring Rudder’s 70th birthday is slated to take place at Soundforge on Mucurapo Road.
