It has been confirmed that Love frontman Arthur Lee has been diagnosed with leukaemia. He has thus far undergone chemotherapy for the disease, but may as yet still need a bone marrow transplant to facilitate a full recovery.
According to Pitchfork, an email from LA booking agent Liz Garo has revealed that the psychedelic rock legend has no health insurance and is unable to pay for the treatment he has already received. As a result, a fundraising event is being organised to raise money to pay for the former star's hospital bills, with organisers asking musicians to get involved to "perform a few of Arthur's songs that capture the spirit and magic of Arthur Lee and Love."