The Great Read: A Stroke Paralyzed Jesse Malin. Next Month, He’ll Stand Onstage Again.
The New York rock stalwart suffered a rare spinal stroke at a dinner party last year. His journey back to music has been filled with painful challenges and hope.
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November 22, 2024, 2:00 p.m. Eastern time

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A Stroke Paralyzed Jesse Malin. Next Month, He’ll Stand Onstage Again.

The New York rock stalwart suffered a rare spinal stroke at a dinner party last year. His journey back to music has been filled with painful challenges and hope.

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