Rock star says ‘I fell off the wagon' as he reveals struggle with health condition that's forced him to cancel gigs

The Irish Sun

04-07-2025

BOWLING For Soup frontman Jaret Reddick has revealed his struggle with a painful health condition that's forced him to cancel gigs.
Jaret, 53, revealed he's been suffering from a 'brutal' Ulcerative Colitis flare-up since March, which he said 'really took the wind out of my sail'.
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Bowling For Soup frontman Jaret Reddick has revealed his struggle with a painful health condition that's forced him to cancel gigs
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Sharing a selfie from a
business
class seat on a plane, Jaret gave his Instagram followers a candid update about his condition - and the emotional toll it's taken.
He wrote: "I fell off the wagon. Many of you have been asking about my
health
and I appreciate it so much. Truth is, the Ulcerative Colitis flare since March has really taken the wind out of my sail. I had to cancel shows, vacation plans, drs appts, and the list goes on.'
Jaret added that the medication used to manage his symptoms has come with its own challenges.
He said: 'The steroids make me irritable and ravenous. And I hate both those things!! My support system has been so gracious in dealing with all of it.'
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The singer, who's been open about his health journey in the past, kindly asked fans to hold back on unsolicited medical advice.
Jared continued: 'I do not need your advice. I'm under several dr's care, but I know it's social media and you want me to do what you think is best. You don't know me and you don't know my health. But thank you.'
Despite the setbacks, Jaret said he's finally starting to feel better — and has no plans to slow down.
He said: 'I'm doing what I can and I'm finally feeling better. This has been a tough year, but also one of the best years of my life. And one of the best years for all things Jaret Reddick!
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It was only back in January that
Bowling For Soup Bids Farewell to Guitar Legend
The band revealed the
news
after seven months of the pop punk trio being forced to play as a trio.
They decided to continue as a three-piece and not replace Chris, 55, as he concentrates on his
health
.
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A statement on Bowling For Soup's
Instagram
read: "To All Our Amazing Bowling For Soup Fans…
"It is with a heavy heart we announce that Chris Burney has made the decision to retire from his stage-right post in the band he co-founded in 1994.
"Some recent medical developments, 30 years of rocking balls and touring non-stop have made it difficult to continue. We are bummed to not have Chris by our sides, but absolutely support his decision.
"The three of us will carry on, with Chris' Blessing, and continue to build the legacy of this band we all love so much. We will not be replacing Chris or touring with a touring guitarist. You cannot replace a legend. We were brothers when we started this journey…and brothers we remain.
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"See you at the shows and in your ears."
Speaking about the decision, frontman Jaret
"I can't say it enough: we wouldn't be us, or where we are, without him.'
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He posted a selfie from a business class seat on a plane
Credit: Instagram
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The band now tour as a trio after guitar player Chris Burney quit back in January
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