Popular rock frontman has stage 3 cancer: ‘Going to be a really tough year’
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM · 1 min read
Gordy Quist, the frontman for The Band of Heathens, took to social media late Monday night to reveal that he had been diagnosed with cancer.