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Iconic Guitarist FRANK MARINO Quits Touring Due To ‘Debilitating Medical Condition’

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Legendary Canadian guitarist Frank Marino has announced his retirement from touring after developing an “unexpected and debilitating” medical condition.

Marino, who is 66 years old, has not revealed any specific details about the condition, but said that it has made it “impossible” for him to continue playing any live shows.

In a statement posted to his official Facebook page, Marino wrote: “With sorrow I am forced to announce my immediate retirement from touring, and possibly all things related to continuing my career, due to an unexpected and debilitating medical condition which makes it impossible for me to tour.

“I want to thank all the people who supported me all of the last half-century.

“I know that many were looking forward to seeing us play this fall and I was looking forward to getting out again and doing more shows, but it now appears that in the absence of a miraculous recovery, my Concert DVD (Live at the Agora) will constitute the last show I will ever have played.

“I ask any that are believers to include me in their prayers.”

Frank Marino has been the leader and frontman/guitarist for his band MAHOGANY RUSH for 50 years. BLACK LABEL SOCIETY frontman/guitarist Zakk Wylde once said about Morino’s playing abilities: “Frank is just an amazing combination of feel, taste, musicality and technique. It’s all there, and in staggering degrees.”