Everclear frontman Art Alexakis on learning he has MS

Everclear singer and guitarist Art Alexakis, a former Portland resident, discusses the crash that led to the discovery that he has MS and how he’s battling the disease.

[@lisarediske6498]

Art is my hero, I love everything he does. His music has saved my sobriety more times than I can count.

[@ST-kr7hz]

Im really sad about this. Art's music, especially so much for the afterglow, was played on repeat when i was in middle school. Later on when i learned about his life, his lyrics became all the more meaningful. Prayers for you Art.

[@KatesFree]

I met him once and he's a stupendous individual. I just found out that I might have this, so I'm gonna be clinging to Art now for strength.

[@chloecrayk8535]

My sister in law has MS and she’s not doing so well. I cry in bed by myself and now one of my biggest icons has it too???? Must be PMSing cause all I wanna do is cry! I’m going to bed and soon and listening to everclear (the older stuff. Just hope Art is going to be okay. My sister gets blood clots every 3 to 6 months from MS. I gotta stop thinking about it!!!!!! My husband doesn’t get it I’ve been to so many everclear concert. I’m not obsessed but when he talks about his mom in some of his songs, I can completely relate. Good nights my loves!! Please stay safe! Lock your damn doors peeps!!!!

[@chloecrayk8535]

Art, you have been one of my biggest fans since I was 12,13.

[@kelseycarlile9704]

They are celebrating 30 years and doing a tour, if you have the chance go see it. It was magical.

[@dressedblacklikecash3752]

Thank you for all of your pure , pure ,pure Artwork. Honestly it was your paintings of lyricism that helped get me to this point STAPES ✌️❤️🤘

[@googlem251]

Oh no! I thought about Everclear today and wondered whatever happened to the band. Thanks for sharing your talent ♥️

[@DotHacker99]

The process leading up to getting the official dx can be EXTREMELY difficult but so relieving once it's done. Glad to hear Art was able to get things looked at in a timely way and get the help he needs

[@chrisitl]

Aww man. I hope he is doing well. I absolutely love Everclear.

[@justineveleth418]

thank you for your music and inspiration i especially love father of mine wonderful and ur new song sugar noise feel better bro we love you..

[@steelwhisper9019]

Thank you Art for keeping us in your life. We love all your love letters to us. Have a few friends with this and they kick ass. Keep going bc many need to see you keep moving forward. Look to God for everything. God bless. Much love.

[@loridrum503]

He is just an all around awesome guy. So sad to hear that he has this. Sending much love and prayers to him and his family. Just saw them in concert tonight. They rocked the stage but I knew something seemed off about him.

[@thomasaghotmail]

Long May You Run, Art. 🤘🏼🫶🏼

[@spankthebass1829]

Hang in there brother. You are amazing!

[@oompaloompadoompa-de-doo3614]

We love you, Art.

[@samborgensjr6456]

Happy birthday!

[@dathorndike4908]

This really bums me out. I was just jamming to Sparkle And Fade in my car today. Feel so bad for Art. It's so sad how we are losing all these great rockers far too soon

[@alexallen6286]

He's still touring. I'm seeing them next month. He's not gone yet brother.

[@DotHacker99]

MS isn't a death sentence, far from it. As long as folks take meds then their quality of living is pretty darn good as long as theyre lucky

[@briandonoho1210]

I got MS I had MRI at 43 fond out I had MS be careful on stage don't fall

[@indoororchidsandtropicals358]

Naltrexone apparently helps some people

[@briandonoho1210]

When I had my MRI I went downhill fast

[@briandonoho1210]

Oh yeah I have MS I have had it for 4 years maybe 5

[@edwindeleon1130]

try cryonics(from greek word meaning meaning cold) they use ice to live longer.

[@ronpaul1082]

Not sure how that would stop someone's immune system from attacking its nervous system

[@abdominique5574]

getting coptured made my seĺf care gò Sòùth fast. 😭😡

[@briandonoho1210]

Down hill