Inside Matthew Sweet's Stroke: Manager & Bandmate on What Happened
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Barnes and Leslie discuss the recent health crisis of musician Matthew Sweet, who suffered a stroke while on tour. His longtime manager, Russell Carter, and Adrian Carter, a bandmate and Russell's son, share the details of what happened. Sweet experienced symptoms after a long drive from Baltimore to Toronto and was quickly taken to a hospital, where doctors identified a brain bleed. After stabilizing, Sweet was moved to a rehabilitation facility in Omaha, where he is undergoing movement therapy, with the ultimate goal of playing guitar and singing again. The GoFundMe campaign for Sweet's medical expenses has surpassed its initial target, demonstrating strong support from fans and fellow musicians. Sweet's deep connection to 99X and the Atlanta music scene is also highlighted, with Russell sharing how the station helped launch Sweet's career. Listeners can contribute to the ongoing GoFundMe effort through a link on the Morning X page at 99x.com.
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