News•November 3, 2015 11:51 AM ET•6,234 views

Bad Brains guitarist Dr. Know reportedly on life support

Gary Miller, better known as Dr. Know, guitarist of iconic hardcore punk outfit Bad Brains, is reportedly hospitalized and on life support. The information first circulated via The Dean Ween Group, who posted the Facebook message below. The reports have yet to be confirmed, however, musicians including Living Colour, Mountain Goats, Lagwagon, and Jim Hazel (of 24/7 Spyz) have taken to social media to express concern and well-wishes for Miller, who is 57-years-old.

just got word that dr. know from bad brains (gary) is on life support in the hospital. pray for him, or at least smoke a...
Posted by The Dean Ween Group on Monday, November 2, 2015

UPDATE: Bad Brains have now issued this statement:

"The Bad Brains family ask that you please keep Gary (Dr. Know) Miller in your thoughts and prayers. The family respectfully ask that their privacy be honored during this time and very much appreciate all the great energy that is being sent their way. Positive vibes and PMA!"