Singer-songwriter Matthew Sweet suffered a debilitating stroke while on tour in Toronto in mid-October, leaving him unable to perform for the foreseeable future. To help cover his recovery expenses, a GoFundMe page was set up by his management company, as Sweet does not have insurance or touring income. The cost of his care, which includes being flown back to the U.S. for rehabilitation, is estimated to be close to a quarter of a million dollars. Despite these challenges, the fund has already raised over $150,000 from donors, including well-known figures like Judd Apatow, John Mayer, and Peter Buck. Sweet’s manager expressed confidence in Sweet’s determination to recover and return to good health. Sweet had canceled over a month of shows due to health issues, including opening for Hanson and preparing for his own headlining dates. Over the course of his career, Sweet has released over a dozen albums, with his latest being 2021’s “Catspaw.” The support for Sweet’s recovery demonstrates the impact he has had on the music industry and the love and admiration he has earned from fans and peers alike.
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