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Musician Rich Brotherton Diagnosed with ALS, Community Supports

Updated 2026-09-28 18:40 UTC 1 source Positive

Rich Brotherton, a longtime guitarist for Robert Earl Keen and Patty Griffin, has been diagnosed with ALS. The Texas music community is rallying to support him through benefit concerts and tribute songs.

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Robert Earl Keen’s Longtime Guitarist Received an ALS Diagnosis. Texas Music Is Rallying

Benefit concerts and tribute songs have been popping up for musician Rich Brotherton, who has performed live and in the studio with Keen and Patty Griffin

2026-09-28 18:36 UTC