Rye Coalition's Herb Wiley Diagnosed With ALS, Crowdfunding Treatment
Briefly

Herb Wiley, guitarist of Rye Coalition and the Black Hollies, has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). In light of his diagnosis, a GoFundMe has been established to support his treatment. coinciding with this news, Wiley released a solo album comprised of songs he recorded shortly before his diagnosis in a friend's basement. He reflects on the long journey of these songs, emphasizing the urgency of recording them just before his health challenges surfaced, which he describes as a strange twist of fate in his artistic intentions.
Herb Wiley has revealed that he has been diagnosed with ALS, a neurodegenerative disease, prompting a crowdfunding effort for his treatment and the release of his solo album.
Wiley recorded a solo album of long-gestating songs in a friend's basement, coincidentally right before his ALS diagnosis, capturing a sense of urgency and reflection.
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