Singer Eugene S. Robinson, known for his contributions experimental outfit Oxbow and more recently Buñuel, is currently recovering from a stroke he suffered earlier this month. The news comes from June M. Williams, who produces Robinson’s Show Stomper podcast. The following message was posted by Williams to the podcast’s Substack:
Hey all,
A lot of you probably noticed there was no newsletter and no regular show activity this week. It’s been quiet here at the Show Stomper because I’ve been waiting for clear information and direction from Eugene’s family before saying anything publicly.
Kasia, Eugene’s wife, has now told me Eugene wants people to know what’s been going on…
There is no easy way to say this, Eugene suffered a brain stroke over the weekend.
He is currently in a hospital in Malaga, Spain, that specializes in this kind of care. Kasia has been able to get to him. He has people who love him at his side. He is alive and conscious. He is mentally present. He recognizes and responds accurately to conversation. He is mobile, can walk, and can grab and pick things up. I have also heard that he underwent a procedure for the clot to be cleared today.
Right now, the biggest thing is that he cannot talk yet. NO speech right now.
For anyone who knows Eugene – or has ever listened to five minutes of him – you know how surreal and terrifying that is. This is a man built out of words with nuance and meaning, wild stories, brilliant arguments, clever jokes, riffs, musical prowess and sheer force of will. So yes, this is serious. It is scary. It is a lot.
But there is also real hope here.
Kasia said the doctor seemed positive that with the right treatment and therapy, he should be able to recover.
She also asked him about updating the audience, and he made it clear that yes, he wants people to know now.
Her words were:
‘Let people know to wait for him, because he’ll be back.’
So that’s what this is…
Wait for him.
He’s not tapping out.
HE WILL BE BACK.
For now, Stomper may be paused or irregular while everyone figures out next steps. We’ll update you when there is more to share and when Kasia/Eugene are ready for more details to be made public. Rest assured he has a helluva story to tell and will be back to share it, as soon as he is able to.”