Singer-pianist Marcia Ball, known for her energetic blues performances, has been diagnosed with ALS and is retiring from touring.

The 76-year-old singer announced her diagnosis last week in a statement from her recording label, Alligator Records.

“As many of you may know or have heard, over recent months I have been struggling with voice issues and have not been able to perform as I have always done,” Ball explained in the statement. “This has been frustrating for me since performing with my band and my musical friends has been my life.

“So, I must now share this with my fans and friends: I had a visit to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, recently, and I have finally received some answers, though not the ones I had hoped for,” the “That’s Enough of That Stuff” singer continued. “I have

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