King’s X Gaskill in surgery success

King’s X drummer Jerry Gaskill has been allowed to leave hospital after undergoing emergency double heart bypass surgery, the band have reported.

They were forced to cancel all shows after he suffered a heart attack earlier this month, following a similar incident in 2012.

He went under the knife last week in two separate procedures. King’s X reported last night: “Jerry is scheduled to be discharged this afternoon. He’s moving slowly – but feeling good.”

The 56-year-old lost his home and property in Hurrican Sandy in October 2012 and fans raised $25,000 to help him and wife rebuild their lives.

Not only is one-time online news editor Martin an established rock journalist and drummer, but he’s also penned several books on music history, including SAHB Story: The Tale of the Sensational Alex Harvey Band, a band he once managed, and the best-selling Apollo Memories about the history of the legendary and infamous Glasgow Apollo. Martin has written for Classic Rock and Prog and at one time had written more articles for Louder than anyone else (we think he's second now). He’s appeared on TV and when not delving intro all things music, can be found travelling along the UK’s vast canal network.