22 May 2012

T-MODEL FORD HEALTH UPDATE

Photo by Lou Bopp


5.23.12:: Update from Stefan of GravelRoad:
Just talked to Stella...T-Model is resting right now, sleeping a lot, but he is able to use his right arm a little bit, and walk carefully with a walker. He has rehab scheduled for tomorrow...Stella mentioned some benefit shows this weekend, possibly in Clarksdale, but she couldn't recall the details. I told her that people all over the world were aware of T's health problems and that he (and she) is in many people's thoughts right now...she really appreciated hearing that and says "Tell everybody Thank You." More as we know...-SZ
UPDATE! The good folks at SavingCountryMusic.com have set up a PayPal button for donations towards T-Model's care. You'll find it in the top right corner of their page. Thanks Triggerman!

T-MODEL FORD HEALTH UPDATE via Roger Stolle
Hi y'all. I just talked to T-Model's wife Miss Stella. As many of you know James "T-Model" Ford has unfortunately suffered another stroke over the past week. He is to undergo angioplasty and start physical therapy "soon." Since the medical bills are adding up, and he is currently unable to work/play, the Ford family is seeking donations to help with expenses. At 91 years old, T-Model is one of the last Delta bluesmen of his generation. He's also a heckuva tough old dude, and as he sings, "Nobody Gets Me Down!" Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers, and send him a little something if you can. (Red Paden is also talking about trying to put together a blues benefit for T down the road, so stay tuned on that.) Thanks.

SEND DONATIONS DIRECTLY TO BANK:

James Ford
Routing# 084205708
Account# 4700445890
Planters Bank
424 Washington Ave
Greenville, MS 38701
PH: 662-335-5258
FX: 662-378-4429

OR MAIL CARDS, CHECKS, ETC. TO HOME:

James Ford
443 South 7th Street
Greenville, MS 38703

3 comments:

Melody Cummings said...

Thanks for the update. Please keep us posted if there will be a benefit. I am pretty sure Blind Mississippi Morris would like to be included.

devil_in_a_blue_dress said...

T Model be well. my thoughts are with you and your family. sending energy and love your way. thanks for all you do and all you've done.

TheMemorium said...

May you rest in peace T-Model Ford. Thanks for the music. Your legend will live on. We made a memorial in your honor: http://www.thememorium.com/Memorials/t-model-ford #blues #TModelFord