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Musician plays through ‘open-head’ surgery
For nearly 15 years, musician Eddie Adcock suffered from a tremor in his hand that nearly derailed his career as a banjo player. Then, in August, Adcock underwent surgery on his brain. And while doctors were operating, Eddie was playing the banjo.
For nearly 15 years, musician Eddie Adcock suffered from a tremor in his hand that nearly derailed his career as a banjo player. Then, in August, Adcock underwent surgery on his brain. And while doctors were operating, Eddie was doing what he loves best ? playing the banjo. Guest: Musician Eddie Adcock