Band members confirm Bad Brain's guitarist Dr Know is hospitalised

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Guitarist and punk rock guru Dr Know, 57, of Bad Brains is in intensive care according to social media reports.

Rumours of his condition have been circulating since Sunday night, but his bandmates took to their Facebook page to confirm the reports were true stating, "The Bad Brains family ask that you please keep Gary (Dr. Know) Miller in your thoughts and prayers."

Their last album, Into The Future was released three years ago but the band have been playing shows regularly in between records, including appearing on stage with the Foo Fighters at Black an Blue Fest in Montreal (watch above) 

Bad Brains are renowned for their pioneering and visceral hardcore punk and reggae stylings and have been playing together since 1977. They've endured numerous lineup changes and have released nine studio albums.

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