Health Update

A quick update on my recent heart surgery.

[mabeh]

Rick I’m a cardiac anesthesiologist, and your surgery is what I do for work all day… if you only knew how many people at the hospital talk about your videos. Glad your on the mend

[Sernet]

Hello Rick. I am a 15 year old who had problems with my heart too. I've been watching your videos for about 2 years and I wouldn't have started playing guitar without your chanel. I really do hope you continue to live a happy life and make more of those fantastic interviews. Much love from a younger Rush and King Crimson fan ❤

[johndukeoneill]

You’re a national treasure Rick! Looking forward to new videos!

[danieltousignant]

We will never meet. I don't know you, you don't know me but, I follow your channel, learn and feel a connection as fellow musicians and I thank you. Fast recovery, God doesn't need you yet, we do. All the best Rick.

[georgia]

Rick, it's not just your videos we love, it's you. Your personality, demeanor, just an absolute professional on all levels. Thank you so much for all you do. 🙏🏻

[davidstair]

Nurse here. Guitarist here. Rick fan here. May you live 50 more years!!

[dude]

We love you Rick. I'm glad you're recovering well.

[DavePruett]

I had the same surgery in 2003. Still alive and kickin'. Welcome to the club, brother.

[earthoid]

My wife had mitral valve surgery in 2014. She's now 76 and as strong and healthy as ever. All the best to you Rick!

[DCSantaClara]

Thank you, surgeons for preserving Rick!

[toddbeeten]

Rick, today is the 4 year anniversary of my heart transplant. The most amazing gift there is. It was during my recovery that I became aware of your channel. I am the former owner of Sound Construction and Supply, inc. and I have been on both sides of the glass for over 40 years. I am grateful for all the great talent you have brought to your channel. A very speedy recovery to you. The best is yet to come.

[djr]

You’re a gift from God Rick. Glad to hear you’re on the mend. You have no idea how many thousands of people you help cope with life’s daily struggles with your immaculate interviews and amazing song break downs. Here’s to 40 more great years !!!!

[jjma]

Hey Rick, I'm a cardiologist at Massachusetts General Hospital, guitarist, and big fan of yours. I'm glad your MV repair went well, and hope your recovery goes smoothly.

[maxcactus]

A massive THANK YOU to the Clevelandd Clinic and all the Dr's, nurses and other care providers and staff who took such great care of Rick and returned him to us safe and sound! Glad to hear you're feeling better, Rick!! Please take good care of yourself and know you are loved by many.

[leehampton]

I'm a cardiac sonographer. I'm sure you've had your share of echocardiograms. Let me just say that I'm impressed that you're home and feeling so well this soon following open-heart surgery. You look lean and healthy. I'm happy that your pain is manageable. I know cardiac patients dread a cough and especially a sneeze. I'm a subscriber to your channel, and I follow you regularly. I'm selfishly happy that you'll be continuing to share your vast knowledge of music with the rest of us. Well done!

[BillBensen]

Rick, as someone who has had three minor (compared to yours and others) heart procedures, in my opinion what we can do as humans is relate our stories to others that might not be understanding the severity of their conditions. I had 100% blockage of “the widowmaker”, mind you I was still riding my bike 16 miles, surfing and playing downtuned stoner metal. When my first heart attack happened, I drove myself to the hospital. I had never been hospitalized in my life. I had amazing doctors and hospital staff and I writing this today because of them. You have shared your passion for music with us and we as a community have gotten to know you. Thank you for all that you do, both musically and otherwise. You are by all accounts an amazing human being! Love and respect, Bill Bensen

[joshuamills]

Happy to see you're doing well Rick have a speedy recovery!

[cleverclover]

I've worked in a cardiac ICU for over 10 years. The fact that you are already this recovered after mitral surgery with open sternotomy is really impressive Rick and a testament to you and your surgical team.

[LoScrittoreDivergente]

Great news, Rick. Talking for me: it's not curiosity, it's affection.
And for those who say you're a national treasure, here is an Italian living in Spain who loves your channel and contents, and respect you a lot – said with a smile.
Music has no boundaries!

[markjanecek]

Former 15 year Fairport Resident here. Had my preventative Triple bypass last October 12th here in Columbus OH at the age of 62. My appreciation for music has skyrocketed again since. I found your channel just before my procedure. Can't get enough of your keen insight and the amazing interviews. Especially Rush related pieces. (I grew up in Buffalo).
Married an All-State trombonist (wife) that went to school at Suny Cortland. Still love that region of the country.
I have ramped up my piano and keyboard playing to where it once was again.

You look great. I look forward to watching more of the great product you put on this channel.