Famous rock drummer Rocket Norton has died at the age of 73.
After a long battle with cancer, Rocket sadly passed away on April 5. He was diagnosed with rectal cancer in 2021 and his life changed drastically overnight. While receiving treatments, he continued to live life to the fullest.
In 2023, Rocket hosted its second annual edition. F**K Cancer: a benefit to help in the war against cancer concerts. The event attracted countless fans and followers to benefit a great cause.
What a night. I got to MC “F**k Cancer2” with the wonderful Wayne Cox raising money for childhood cancer research. @bccancerfdn I have a feeling that not even terminal cancer will stop Rocket Norton from mounting a third edition next year. pic.twitter.com/f1rrIqY5QG
– Coleen Christie 🌻🇺🇦 (@coleenchristie) October 22, 2023
Many people shared their support for X after his contributions to the fight against cancer.
“The rocket is a force of nature. It will take more than terminal cancer to stop it. It’s a true inspiration! one person wrote in 2023.
“I love this!!” another person said of the fuck cancer event. “We would have gone, but Steve was playing in the Ivanhoe pub last night. It looks like a fabulous event. I hope a lot of money was raised to help the children.”
Rocket Norton left a legendary legacy
Norton began his career with Seeds of Time, a post-punk melodic rock band. He later founded his own band called Rocket Norton Band, and also joined a group called Prism, a Canadian rock band.
Formed in 1977, Prism won the Juno Award for Group of the Year in 1981. They also enjoyed immense success with several of their albums, including See eyes forever (1978), Armageddon (1979), and Young and restless (1980).
Prism ended up selling over two million albums. In 2023, the band was inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame.
Rocket was also a talented writer and self-help book author. A guide for men who are getting married or want to stay marriedamong many fiction novels, a memoir and more.
In 2022, after being diagnosed with terminal cancer, Rocket spoke with postmedia. When asked about his various creative outlets, Rocket told the outlet: “My belief is to live every day as if it were your last. I’m doing it now. We’ll see how long it lasts.”
The BC Cancer Foundation accepts donations in Rocket’s name at donate.bccancerfoundation.com.
Categories: Biography
Source: vcmp.edu.vn