Steve Miller Band Guitarist Norton Buffalo Diagnosed With Lung Cancer

Norton Buffalo, guitarist for the Steve Miller Band since 1975, has revealed that he is suffering from Pneumonia and Stage 4 Lung Cancer which has spread to his brain. Writing about the situation from his hospital bed, the 57-year-old says that despite the fun of playing on the band's summer tour, he was having trouble breathing and ultimately sought the assistance of his personal doctor, who mistakenly told him his lungs sounded fine.

After the band's Boston area date, Buffalo reveals he had serious coughing spasms that sent him the Emergency Room. Then on Sept. 2, he learned he had cancer in his lower right lung, which has been diagnosed as a Stage 4 Adenocarcinoma of the right lower lobe. The following day an MRI revealed it is also in his brain.

As a result, Norton said, "I have unfortunately had to cancel my tour to Germany and all future concerts and commitments due to my health concerns. We may be able to reschedule for a later date, but for now I'm home in the USA." LINK