NEW YORK - Neil Young was treated for a brain aneurysm this week and remains hospitalized, although doctors expect a full recovery, his publicist said Friday.

The 59-year-old rocker underwent a procedure to treat it Tuesday night at a New York hospital, where he was expected to remain for a few more days, publicist Bob Merlis told The Associated Press.


Dr. Pierre Gobin, who performed the procedure with another doctor, said: "Mr. Young had a dangerous brain aneurysm and was treated successfully by the minimally invasive neuroradiology team here. He is now resting comfortably ... but we strongly recommend that he not travel for several days."


Young had been expected to perform Sunday at the Juno Awards — the Canadian equivalent of the Grammys.


"I'm really disappointed that I won't be able to make it to Winnipeg for the Junos as I had hoped. I grew up there and was really looking forward to the show as well as spending some time with my old friends and family," Young said. "Thanks to my doctors, I'm feeling a lot better now so I hope I can get a rain check."


The aneurysm was discovered when Young's vision became blurry after attending the March 14 induction ceremonies for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Merlis said. An examination by a neurologist detected the aneurysm and the procedure was scheduled.


The veteran rocker is expected to resume normal activities soon. But for now, Merlis said, "He's got to take it easy."

I read that and it freaked me out. I'm sincerly not trying to make light of Terri Schavio's death (most of you know I defended her quite a bit) or the predictable death of the Pope (not such a fan, but he's still the Pope) soon, but they say (and this is superstition) they come in threes... If Neil dies, we lose a real poet with a wonderful voice....

VinnyM27 said:

Same here. No disrespect to the other two, but personally Neil Young has affected my life so much more than the other two. It would hit hard.

VinnyM27 said:

As you say that, the song I Believe You came on my winamp. I love Neil, and yes he is a real poet.