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Terry Balsamo
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Terry Balsamo's most significant achievement is co-writing Evanescence's The Open Door, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and sold over six million copies. His recovery from a stroke to continue performing is widely admired. As a guitarist, he helped define Evanescence's sound during their peak commercial years.
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Recovered from a stroke caused by headbanging
Personal Achievement·2005
In November 2005, Balsamo suffered a stroke from a blood clot in his neck due to constant headbanging. Doctors said he would never play guitar again, but he recovered and returned to touring.