Reading an aricle today about the new autobiography by former Guns n' Roses guitarist Slash (called "Slash") in which it mentions that he's been fitted with an ICD. Aparrently his heart stopped for eight minutes which I think was down to substance abuse. I haven't read the book but presumably the episode is covered in some detail. I've never seen his name crop up when well known people with ICD's are mentioned. As a musician myself I would be interested if it's had any impact on his live performances/musical output and his relationship with large sound systems/amplifiers. Suggest he joins the group! Steve

 

 

I haven't heard at all about this. I wonder when he got it. I used to love Guns n' Roses in the late 80's/early 90's. i just may have to investigate this further.

 

Are you aware, Steve, that Elton John has a device also?
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I wouldn't worry about the large sound systems SSteve.
I just got my PM in May, but have played on some stadium-sized sound systems and didn't have a problem.
I also have a 4000 watt three-way PA we use in practice and it hasn't given me any problems, nor has my bass amp (1 x15 cabinet and 1 - 4x10 cabinet + 700 watt head).

What a few of my PM Docs have told me is that the magnets in even the biggest speakers, are not powerful enough on their own to cause an issue. I think they're right. (Believe me, I asked, and asked, and re-asked prior to my operation!!!)

I have stood right beside my bass cabinets and no problem whatsoever.

Now, some people say it bothers them when they are around loud music, but that may be from the vibration, not the actual speaker magnets.

Yours in music,
D. Ward