Overview

• A cochlear implant restores his speech perception but fails to replicate music, effectively ending his ability to perform or enjoy songs.
• Diagnosed with Ménière’s disease 25 years ago and enduring vertigo attacks for 35 years, his hearing dropped to zero by 2018.
• He is preparing his jukebox musical The Heart of Rock and Roll for a London premiere ahead of a planned U.S. tour in 2027.
• He is collaborating with Gibson to locate the guitar Michael J. Fox played in Back to the Future.
• Supported by his children’s encouragement, he is also in early-stage development of a TV series with Aaron Kaplan and Jimmy Kimmel.