'Our hope is strong': Earth, Wind & Fire shares health update on drummer John Paris


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The drummer was placed in a coma after suffering a medical emergency earlier this month just minutes before taking the stage.

WASHINGTON — Earth, Wind & Fire drummer John Paris has made some progress in his recovery following an induced coma after a medical emergency this month. 

Paris' family issued a health update on Thursday, saying there have been some "encouraging moments and new challenges" in the drummer's recovery. Paris was hospitalized on Aug. 6 right before taking the stage in San Francisco for the group's joint tour with Lionel Richie.

The 58-year-old drummer was then placed in an induced coma, according to updates by Earth, Wind & Fire bassist Verdine White's wife, Shelly Clark White, in Read Entire Article