“The origin of the song was writing about my disease…[it became] a message to the world…to help people who were in similar circumstances to find hope, or find some sort of inspiration to stand tall and not give in.”

George Dionne interviews guitarist DAVID K STARR about his first single as a solo artist, “Not Dead Yet”, for KNAC.COM.  Starr is also a member of WILDESTARR with his wife, vocalist London Wilde.  David was also a member of CHASTAIN from 2001-2005, and VICIOUS RUMORS from 1984-1993.  Starr was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2020 and shares the experiences, victories, and struggles that have come along with it.

Highlights include:

• -How living with Parkinson’s Disease inspired the song
• -Handling vocals for the first time in 40 years
• -Keeping busy to stay ahead of symptoms
• -What led to him getting checked out and diagnosed
• -Reaching the limit on conservative treatment due to his progression
• -What radical treatment would entail
• -More music in the future
• -Getting all his ideas out before he dies
• -Starting and running Starr Guitar Systems
• -London Wilde recovering from her own health issues
• -The future of WILDESTARR
• -His time in VICIOUS RUMORS
• -Why he doesn’t listen to those classic VR albums
• -His relationship with his old VR band mates
• -Not having any involvement in re-issues
• -And much, much more!

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