The bands Facebook page has announced that Stuart the founder of the RHCP is to leave. Stuart is suffering from Focal Hand Dystonia - a movement disorder which affects muscles in the hand. This is tragic for one of the best pipers in the world.

He had a nine month break in 2010 and many treatments for his condition but came back stronger after he had a new chanter made which made playing with his condition much easier. He is now taking another rest and will be concentrating on other projects. His piping will be sadly missed and I for one cannot wait for him to return to what he has been doing since the age of seven.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=api4OnqwH5w