Paralysed singer Simon Kindleysides can sing standing up thanks to robotic suit
- 7 years ago
A moving video has emerged of paralysed singer Simon Kindleysides singing Jessie J's "Flash Light.
The footage, shot last week in Birmingham, UK, shows Harmony Duo members Ricky Martin and Simon Kindleysides singing together at the Therapy Expo at the NEC.
"Simon has been paralysed from the waist down and wheelchair bound by a neurological brain condition and a brain tumour," the filmer wrote online.
"A dream come true has happened thanks to Rex bionics suit what allowed Simon to stand up and sing for the first time since April 2013 with his best mate & singer partner Ricky," he added.
Harmony Duo were selected to represent the UK in the World Championship of Performing Arts in 2017.
The footage, shot last week in Birmingham, UK, shows Harmony Duo members Ricky Martin and Simon Kindleysides singing together at the Therapy Expo at the NEC.
"Simon has been paralysed from the waist down and wheelchair bound by a neurological brain condition and a brain tumour," the filmer wrote online.
"A dream come true has happened thanks to Rex bionics suit what allowed Simon to stand up and sing for the first time since April 2013 with his best mate & singer partner Ricky," he added.
Harmony Duo were selected to represent the UK in the World Championship of Performing Arts in 2017.