The official King's X thread

nevermore wrote:

They are heading back out on tour. I'm hoping they'll make it back to Charlotte.

Me too!! I have not seen King's X live since Manic Moonlight!!!!

Shawn Of Fire wrote:

nevermore wrote:

They are heading back out on tour. I'm hoping they'll make it back to Charlotte.

Me too!! I have not seen King's X live since Manic Moonlight!!!!

I'm pretty sure that's the last tour I saw them!!

I saw them open up for Porcupine Tree probably about 2 years ago. I was kinda hoping that seeing them live would change my opinion of the band, but it did not. I've tried, but I just can't get into these guys.

MetalGuy71 wrote:

I saw them open up for Porcupine Tree probably about 2 years ago. I was kinda hoping that seeing them live would change my opinion of the band, but it did not. I've tried, but I just can't get into these guys.

They have always been a love or hate band. If you get it that's great, if you don't it's not a big deal. Plenty of other music out there.

S.D. wrote:

MetalGuy71 wrote:

I saw them open up for Porcupine Tree probably about 2 years ago. I was kinda hoping that seeing them live would change my opinion of the band, but it did not. I've tried, but I just can't get into these guys.

They have always been a love or hate band. If you get it that's great, if you don't it's not a big deal. Plenty of other music out there.

Yea, I gave up trying to like them. I figured if they didn't do it for me live, it's wasn't gonna happen. Funny how I enjoy most of their outside projects, but the main band just doesn't click.

Hamer12 wrote:

3/30/12, Trees in DFW, I'm there!!

Me too as well as a few friends!

Right on, 325!! I'm going back to Trees the next night to see my friend's band Funk a Mungus. You need to check them out!!

Sad news in the King's X camp. Dug posted this on FB earlier:

Jerry had a heart attack last night. He was operated on and is in stable condition at the hospital. Were all waiting for more info. I will keep you posted,,

Prayers for a quick recovery.

bassman wrote:

Prayers for a quick recovery.

Yes, I hope so. If had to have surgery right away, it must have been major

thejokeriv wrote:

bassman wrote:

Prayers for a quick recovery.

Yes, I hope so. If had to have surgery right away, it must have been major

None of those guys is very young anymore, the old body just starts wearing out.

Bummer. Hopefully he pulls through. =(

Damn, that's terrible news, hopefully he makes a full recovery. Jerry is 54 years old now..

Hope for the best

That is horrible, I wish the best for him

This makes me very sad...get well soon, Jerry.

WOW!!!! Hope he recovers soon!

That's bad news, but good to hear he's stable. Hope he gets better soon.

They have now cancelled the tour and Jerry is still in ICU.

King's X frontman Doug Pinnick has revealed that drummer Jerry Gaskill suffered a heart attack on February 25th.


Pinnick posted through Facebook, "I need prayer warriors now. My friend Jerry Gaskil (drummer of King's X) suffered a heart attack last night, he was operated on and is in stable condition at the time. Asking for prayers for his complete healing and ask you all to be in agreement in Christ. Thank you friends."


Hours later Pinnick updated the situation by saying, "Julie said Jerry woke up pulling chords out, she says he's feisty! That's a good sign! Thanks everyone for prayers and good vibes, it can only get better now."


In light of the current situation, all of the band's previously announced tour dates have been canceled. The band was scheduled to start a three week mini tour on March 28th in Austin, Texas.

From FB:

DUg Pinnick
Jerry is still sedated on ventilator, but they took the balloon out, and they have lowered the blood pressure meds 3 times, good news!!

thejokeriv wrote:

From FB:

DUg Pinnick
Jerry is still sedated on ventilator, but they took the balloon out, and they have lowered the blood pressure meds 3 times, good news!!

Is that good news? That sounds horrible.

Eyesore wrote:

thejokeriv wrote:

From FB:

DUg Pinnick
Jerry is still sedated on ventilator, but they took the balloon out, and they have lowered the blood pressure meds 3 times, good news!!

Is that good news? That sounds horrible.

If they're lowering his doses, then that's good...it means his body is regulating itself.

Shawn Of Fire wrote:

Eyesore wrote:

thejokeriv wrote:

From FB:

DUg Pinnick
Jerry is still sedated on ventilator, but they took the balloon out, and they have lowered the blood pressure meds 3 times, good news!!

Is that good news? That sounds horrible.

If they're lowering his doses, then that's good...it means his body is regulating itself.

That's what I thought - it sounds like it was a major heart attack, surgery, ventilator, sedation, blood pressure meds, cords/etc.........

I hope he makes a full recovery

Holy smokes!! I'm just reading this info. Wow, hope he recovers.

When my dad suffered a heart attack a few years ago, his was classified as "minor" and didn't involve surgery, being on a ventilator, sedation or any of that stuff. He's still alive & well 5+ years later.

My grandmother, on the other hand, sounds more like what happened to Jerry. Let's hope for the best.