Bad Brains Guitarist Condition 'No Longer Considered Critical'

Seminal hardcore punk act Bad Brains have announced that guitarist Dr Know (real name Gary Miller) is no longer in a critical condition, after it was reported last week that the musician was in hospital on life support.

Little is known about the 57-year-old's health problems, however the US band took to Facebook yesterday to announce the positive news.

"The Family of Gary (Dr. Know) Miller and the entire Bad Brains family would like to thank everyone for their well wishes. We are happy to say that Dr. Know’s condition is no longer considered critical," the post read.

"He still remains under the close care and watch of doctors at this time so please continue to keep him in your thoughts and prayers. We continue to ask that you honor our privacy during this time."

Miller is one of the band's original members which formed in Washington in 1977.

They are today recognised as one of the pioneers of hardcore punk.