Mick Jones: a new song, for awareness on Parkinson’s

April is the month of Awareness on Parkinson’s And for this occasion Mick Jones published a new song, entitled “Shelter from the Storm“.

Last year the British guitarist, ex Clash and founder of Foreign – Inserted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2024, he spoke of the diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease received over ten years ago. Despite the difficulties, Jones continued to perform on tour with the band until, when, In 2022, the progress of the disease prevented him from climbing again on stage. However, with the completion of his new song, Mick has found a way to reconnect to his art.

For this, Mick Jones has made one collaboration with Michael J. Fox Foundation for research on Parkinson’s. The goal is not only to raise public awareness of the millions of people affected by this disease, but also raise funds for the search for a cure. On April 26, “Shelter from the Storm” will be officially presented by the Michael J. Fox Foundation during their annual Parkinson’s Unity Walk – a day of community, action and impact that will take place at Central Park, New York, and which brings together thousands of people and families involved by Parkinson’s. Jones, who will be present at the event, said: “About twelve years ago I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, a news that really took me by surprise. Despite everything, I continued to take tours with the foreigners until a few years ago. Unfortunately I had to stop, because Parkinson’s compromised my ability to play the guitar as I would like. It is a daily struggle, but I feel very lucky to have lived a life in music “.

He added: “Many people are afflicted by this debilitating disease, and it is essential to find a cure. I hope my new song ‘Shelter from the Storm’ can increase awareness between those who listen to me And direct them to the Michael J. Fox Foundation, where they will be able to join my team, ‘Mj’s Shelter from the Storm’, and to give a donation to support research. “And again:” It is an honor for me that my friend Michael J. Fox has chosen to present ‘Shelter from the Storm’ during the Unity Walk this year. Michael did a lot to raise public awareness on this terrible disease. His commitment to raise funds to be allocated to research and a care is legendary, e I hope to be able to support it in every possible way“.