Kansas Frontman Ronnie Platt He has offered an update on his health after his latest thyroid cancer diagnosis.
“I’m home! The doctor said my operation could not have gone better, ”Platti, 64, announced through his Facebook account on Wednesday, March 5.
Platt confirmed in February that he would have to be temporarily withdrawn from the Kansas tour to undergo treatment for thyroid cancer. The singer was assured by his doctors that he had a “99 percent survival rate” because the disease had not spread.
In his new Facebook message, Platt credited to Kansa’s loyal fans for holding his high spirits with their supporting messages over a very difficult time.
“I felt the power of everyone’s prayers and positive energy! You all helped me (through) this. How can I, or can I ever thank everyone for that!? Day 1 of recovery here I am, ”he wrote.
As Platt began his path to healing, he promised his followers on social media that he was committed to “returning to what (he does) best”.
“Yes, singing, but my real work is entertaining you all and helping you, at least for a few hours, forget your problems and replenish your batteries. I get a lot of pride in this,” he finished his message.
Platt had earlier encouraged Kansa’s fans not to worry about his condition as his doctors discovered his thyroid cancer early.
Ronnie Platt
Mark Sagliocco/Wireimage“I just have to remove my thyroid … I have some absolutely amazing people who go to caress me !! As I was told, that’s just a collision on the road and will be behind me very quickly!
Kansas then canceled concerts in New Orleans on Friday, February 21st and Lake Charles on Saturday, March 1 due to “gang disease and doctor’s counseling”.
“The group apologizes for the concern and hopes to return to the street soon,” Kansas said in a statement at the time.
Kansas manager Jr rees later Ultimate Classic Rock that the group had set up all the tournament plans to support Platt. They are planned to resume performance in April.
“Our goal is to go back to the road as soon as possible. For now, we are all focused on Ronnie’s support through this,” Rees insisted.
Platt initially worked as a truck driver before joining a later day embodiment of the Kansas City -based Rock Rock Star. He arrived at Kansas’s chief guitarist Rich Williams On social media to join the legendary group when his original front Steve Walsh retired in 2014. Walsh sang most of Kansa’s most popular hits, including “Carry on Wayward Son” of 1976 and “Dust in the 1978 Wind”.
When Kansas then hired Platt in 2014, the musician told fans: “I want Kansas fans to know, first of all, I’m one of them. Heck, I’m a blue collar boy traveling with a Harley and I spent most of my adult life winning a truck.
“My goal is not to replace Steve; no one can do it,” Platt continued. “My purpose and responsibility to keep the integrity that is Kansas. This is an eternal dream and I would like to thank Phil, Rich, Billy and David for the opportunity. Yes, I’ve got the job, but now it’s time to win it…. And I take nothing like the good I was given to me. My performance in Kansas will be the way I have always accomplished, with passion and enthusiasm. “
Platt since then has performed on Kansas ‘album’ 2016 Prelude and their most recent registration, 2020 The lack of presence.
