UPDATED Band statement: Norman Watt-Roy
“Norman felt unwell last night at our Hampton Pools gig and suffered a minor heart attack – has was taken to hospital late last night. He is recovering well and will be kept in for a day or so – we’ll keep you updated as we know more. Thank you for your messages of concern and support.”
UPDATE 19 July: We are happy to say that Norman is leaving hospital today to recover at home. Thanks again for all of your kind messages of support and thanks to the NHS for being so incredible.
July 16, 2017 @ 2:00 pm
so relieved to hear that. We were really worried when we saw him being taken from the stage. Please pass on our best and let’s hope he’ll be back in the saddle soon.
July 16, 2017 @ 4:53 pm
I did think he looked suddenly very anxious to get off – guessed illness – I am very glad he decided to leave and not hang on, very best wishes to him.
Fiona (from concert)
July 16, 2017 @ 6:54 pm
Glad Norman is recovering and ok.
July 16, 2017 @ 8:16 pm
So sorry to hear he is unwell. I wish him a full and speedy recovery.
Up until that point, his playing was superb.
July 16, 2017 @ 8:42 pm
I was there too and very sorry to see Norman in trouble. I hope he recovers soon and the band get back to the great form they were producing last night.
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July 16, 2017 @ 9:00 pm
Very best wishes .. Get well soon
July 17, 2017 @ 8:47 am
Was really enjoying the gig until Norman felt ill, delighted to read he is ok, best wishes from one heart patient to another…..
July 17, 2017 @ 10:09 am
Best wishes. Rocking good night that ended so sadly.
Speedy recovery.
July 17, 2017 @ 10:02 pm
My first time seeing WJB … utterly BRILLIANT. Very concerned to see/read Norman unwell but encouraged to hear he is recovering well. I went thru’ same OCT last year. Heartfelt wishes to you Norman. Look forward to seeing you back on stage v.soon, doing what you do best
July 17, 2017 @ 11:18 pm
Wishing you a speedy recovery blockhead. 😎
July 18, 2017 @ 3:14 am
Norman. Don’t you bloody dare snuff it. You’re too important. It’s only a soddin’ heart attack. We’ve all had ’em. Put your feet up for a bit and then be so good as to get back on the horse.
Best
Hank
July 18, 2017 @ 3:49 pm
Get well soon to my all time hero. X
July 18, 2017 @ 7:14 pm
Great news on Norman, the band was smokin’ before he had to stop. Get well soon and look forward to seeing you again later in the year
July 18, 2017 @ 11:33 pm
Dude, please don’t leave us . Take some time to recover.
July 18, 2017 @ 11:36 pm
Dude, don’t get leaving us. Speedy recovery fella.
July 19, 2017 @ 4:37 pm
be very well very soon,ol’ buddy. Sending you positive vebes
July 24, 2017 @ 8:06 am
Telegram from Brisbane:
Norman! Have booked deluxe suite at the Gold Coast Hilton for your recovery. Medicine includes access to 1 Fender Jazz, 1 Ashdown rig, and 7 bikini nurses (1 per day of the week) to assist with recuperation in the bass clef. Have Wilko & Dylan assist with your luggage, maestro; all the sincerest of best wishes to you –
Geof.