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Veteran New Zealand-born rocker Max Merritt is recovering in hospital in Los Angeles after undergoing further bowel surgery.
Merritt, 66, is suffering from the rare Goodpasture's Syndrome, an auto-immune disorder that attacks the kidneys and lungs.
A benefit concert featuring James Reyne, Kevin Borich and Jon English will be staged in Melbourne on October 21 for Merritt, who is best known for hits including Slippin' Away and Western Union Man.
