Beloved rock frontman’s cancer news has prayers pouring in: ‘You will never be alone’
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 · Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM · 1 min read
Prayers have been pouring in for Gordy Quist, the frontman for The Band of Heathens, after he revealed that he has been diagnosed with cancer.