Drowning Pool Bassist Rushed To Hospital

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Drowning Pool Bassist Stevie Benton Rushed To Hospital For Paralysis

posted Dec 6, 2007 at 7:20 PM by Diamond Oz. (28 Comments)

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Drowning Pool bassist Stevie Benton was rushed to the hospital early this morning, December 6, 2007, suffering from paralysis. Benton began to feel ill during last night’s performance at Stone’s Throw in Eau Claire, WI, and after the show was rushed to the Luther Midelfort Hospital where Christian F. Peterson MD, ED Physician diagnosed him with a neurological disorder called Bell’s Palsy which causes paralysis of the face and sometimes sensitivity to sound.

George Clooney, Pierce Brosnan and Ralph Nader have also been afflicted with this illness. In most cases the disease is temporary and, with proper rest, resolves on its own. Consequently, doctors have ordered Benton off the road for a minimum of six weeks.

“I’m really bummed that because of this, we can’t perform this last string of shows,” says Benton, “I want to thank the fans for their continued support and believe me when I say we can’t wait to come back and rock out with you all again soon.”

As a result, the following remaining dates on Drowning Pool’s This Is For The Soldiers Tour, which has been donating money to the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America and the USO, have been cancelled.

12.06.07 Green Bay, WI The Woods
12.07.07 Peoria, IL Exposition Gardens Youth Center
12.08.07 Flint, MI The Machine Shop
12.09.07 Columbus, OH Newport Music Hall
12.11.07 Chicago, IL House of Blues
12.12.07 Clarksville, TN Kickers
12.13.07 Dallas, TX Palladium Ballroom
12.14.07 Shreveport, LA The Warehouse
12.15.07 Beaumont, TX Antone’s

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28 Comments on "Drowning Pool Bassist Rushed To Hospital"

1. Gytrash writes:

Pah! C'mon I played gigs when I had it. Steroids and an eye-patch, mate. That's all you need. It ain't gonna kill you. Do the f***in shows!

# Dec 6, 2007 @ 7:38 PM ET | IP Logged

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2. Farthammer writes:

Jeez. Show some consideration, man.

# Dec 7, 2007 @ 9:41 AM ET | IP Logged

3. nottellin writes:

man these guys cant catch a break. hope he gets well soon

# Dec 7, 2007 @ 10:20 AM ET | IP Logged

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4. metalhealthpatient writes:

this is rly sad people from all the bands i like are dying and it sucks let the bodies hit the floor was a great song

# Dec 7, 2007 @ 11:29 AM ET | IP Logged

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5. metalhealthpatient writes:

now he has this :(

# Dec 7, 2007 @ 12:43 PM ET | IP Logged

6. i am unforgiven writes:

damn...this really sucks and i wish him a speedy recovery so he can keep roking the f**k on

# Dec 7, 2007 @ 1:32 PM ET | IP Logged

7. Zero 54 writes:

Wisconsin Doctors Kick a$$ he is in good hands, hope the best for this band

# Dec 7, 2007 @ 4:51 PM ET | IP Logged

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8. psythe writes:

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"causes paralysis of the face and sometimes sensitivity to sound" ?

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Hey, maybe now these guys will be able to look and sound like a real metal band :P

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# Dec 7, 2007 @ 6:45 PM ET | IP Logged

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9. Red_Chord writes:

Sucks for the guy, must be scary as f***, get well bro

# Dec 7, 2007 @ 7:40 PM ET | IP Logged

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10. menow writes:

since when did drowning pool claim to be metal psythe?? hope he gets better soon!!

# Dec 7, 2007 @ 9:41 PM ET | IP Logged

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11. citrus_tea writes:

A friend of mine had this a few years back. He thought at first he'd had a stroke - scared the sh*t out of him. It's a fairly common thing, not usually serious.

# Dec 8, 2007 @ 3:41 AM ET | IP Logged

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12. Red_Chord writes:

Would scare the sh** out of me too

# Dec 8, 2007 @ 9:56 AM ET | IP Logged

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13. BLACKDOG writes:

Get well dude.

# Dec 8, 2007 @ 5:06 PM ET | IP Logged

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14. godlessrising writes:

I honestly really dont like this band but I can show some respect, so get well bro.

# Dec 8, 2007 @ 5:44 PM ET | IP Logged

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15. Dark_Funeral writes:

f*** what anyone thinks, i think its awsome that they're going around and donating $ to the soldiers and watnot.

post 4: hes not dying lol

# Dec 8, 2007 @ 6:31 PM ET | IP Logged

16. The Coroner writes:

I didn't think they literally meant "let the bodies hit the floor"....jeez.

# Dec 8, 2007 @ 8:18 PM ET | IP Logged

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17. Bastard_Of_Bodom writes:

Not a big fan but this sucks. Get better dude

# Dec 8, 2007 @ 8:39 PM ET | IP Logged

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18. Tragik writes:

Get better soon Stevie!!!

# Dec 9, 2007 @ 10:26 AM ET | IP Logged

19. SlayerRulz writes:

This band is still around? Wow.

# Dec 10, 2007 @ 6:20 PM ET | IP Logged

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20. Dark_Funeral writes:

i dont like the new vocalist

# Dec 10, 2007 @ 9:36 PM ET | IP Logged

21. me agen writes:

he better not die, they are an good band and another addition to the ever growing list of fatalities in the metal world would be awful.

# Dec 11, 2007 @ 6:26 AM ET | IP Logged

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22. metalhealthpatient writes:

lavelllllee evry body just ignore that

# Dec 11, 2007 @ 9:24 AM ET | IP Logged

23. xXxBODOM OF MY HEARTxXx writes:

WHAT IS UP WITH ALL OF THESE MUSICIANS DYING ALL OF A SUDDEN I MEAN WHAT IS HAPPENING IS THIS A SIGN!!! first decapitated's drummer, then quiet riot's singer...and amny more...i guess the bodies are really hitting the floor this time for real...

# Dec 11, 2007 @ 1:56 PM ET | IP Logged

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24. timber_wolf writes:

One person makes a remark about him dying, and all of the sudden everyone thinks he's dying, i mean it does suck for him ...but damn it's not like some terminal illness, he's gonna get better and bam, like the damn thing never happened. And thats cool that some the money gets donated to the vetrans and USO and all the soldiers serving in Iraq.

# Dec 17, 2007 @ 9:07 PM ET | IP Logged

25. Hardcore Drummer 89 writes:

Holy sh**,,,,that sucks....Drowning Pool kick ass.

# Dec 18, 2007 @ 8:42 AM ET | IP Logged

26. Fuck a Name writes:

Wow. Some higher force is really trying to keep this band from having a good time with their music. First the original singer, now this. This is bullsh**, whether you like this band or not, nobody should have to deal with crap like this on a regular basis. here's hoping that he recovers fine. :/

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# Dec 18, 2007 @ 1:32 PM ET | IP Logged

27. Goth Punk writes:

Wow, I didnt know there was insensitivie people in the world such as the ones in this forum. You guys who are on about him playing the show suck yourself.

# Dec 21, 2007 @ 7:52 PM ET | IP Logged

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28. Kalis_wrath writes:

You know this makes me wonder if D.p is cursed? First Davie drownds in his own vomit now the bass player is f@*cked up!

# Dec 22, 2007 @ 11:48 PM ET | IP Logged

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