The bassist for one of country music's most popular bands said he plans to keep 'rocking with these amazing people for many years to come.'
Hopkins went on to say that he is hopeful that his disease will continue to progress at a slow rate.
"Because my symptoms have been slow-progressing from the start we believe they will continue to be slow-progressing going forward," the musician said.John Driskell Hopkins performs onstage for Georgia On My Mind at Ryman Auditorium on May 10, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee."God willing, I plan to be rocking with these amazing people for many years to come," he said.
“The technology and research surrounding ALS research has been advancing, but we still don’t have a cure. Thanks so much for your prayers and support in helping us cure ALS,” said bandmate Zac Brown. Hopkins is a multi-talented musician, playing guitar, banjo, ukulele and singing back-up vocals with his band known for tunes including"Chicken Fried" and"Toes." In 2021, he released a solo album,"Lonesome High."
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