Nat Myers: Blues Musician Battles Rare Cancer, Finds Healing in Music

Nat Myers' Blues Career and Diagnosis

• 🎶 Nat Myers, an acclaimed young blues musician from Kentucky, known for his sound reminiscent of the 1920s and 1930s, was discovered by The Black Keys.
• 💔 Less than two years after his debut album "Yellow Peril," Myers was diagnosed with a rare cancer in November, with tumors around his heart and pulmonary arteries.
• ⚠️ He initially experienced rib and lung pain, mistaking it for an infection before receiving a serious diagnosis.

Facing Cancer and Treatment

• 🏥 Myers, 34, is undergoing treatment in Columbus, Ohio, with care partially funded by an online fundraising campaign.
• 🎲 He describes the daily uncertainty as terrifying, comparing each day to a "poker game" as he awaits scan results.
• 💪 Despite the challenges, Myers reacted well to his first round of chemotherapy and has undergone life-saving surgeries.

Music as an Outlet and Healing Force

• ⚡ Myers emphasizes that playing music is essential to his survival, stating he "would die if I was not playing this stuff."
• 🌟 Blues continues to be his outlet and saving grace, providing a source of healing even during his illness.
• 🎤 He draws inspiration from blues legends like Fred McDowell, who also played music despite health struggles, and hopes to perform for audiences again.
• ✅ Myers believes music is his path to recovery, recalling advice that "you keep playing on that because that will be your healing."