Kid Rock Asks Fans to Pray for Jimmie Bones
Kid Rock has posted a message of support for longtime bandmate Jimmie Bones, asking fans to keep the veteran keyboard player “in your prayers.” The note, shared on social media this week, spotlights Bones’ health battle and the bond between the singer and a musician who has been part of his touring operation for decades.
In his post, Kid Rock said he recently spent “quality time” with Bones and called him the band’s “LEGENDARY keyboard player,” urging followers to pray and adding, “God is good,” The Detroit News reported in a feature detailing Bones’ ALS diagnosis and his efforts to keep performing.
According to the Detroit News profile, Bones—born Mr. James Trombly—has played keys for Kid Rock since 1996 and was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) after initially noticing weakness in his right hand and later seeking neurological evaluation. The report noted that Bones continued touring after his diagnosis, but has described how the disease has affected his ability to play more demanding piano parts, even as he remains committed to performing as long as he can.
Kid Rock’s public support arrives as he remains a frequent headline figure, including recent Alternative Nation coverage of his comments about ticket sales and the “fake liberal media” during ongoing debates around his touring and public persona.
For fans of Kid Rock’s live shows, the post underscores the human reality behind the production: a core musician dealing with a progressive illness while trying to stay active onstage, and a frontman using his platform to rally encouragement around a longtime collaborator.
Got to spend some quality time recently with our LEGENDARY keyboard player Jimmie Bones. Please keep him in your prayers. God is good. ✝️ 🙏 pic.twitter.com/cibMzHwGrs
— KidRock (@KidRock) February 28, 2026
