Rock star reveals tough decision to pull out of ALL shows for the rest of the year
A ROCK star has revealed a tough decision to pull out of all his shows for the rest of the year.
The Manchester based group are due to celebrate 15 years of their debut album this summer.
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A Rock star has revealed a tough decision to pull out of ALL his shows for the rest of the year
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Hurts' Adam Anderson will sit out of the duo's upcoming 'Happiness' anniversary shows to focus on his mental health and well being
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Hurts have a run of shows this summer, including a major date at the O2 Academy Brixton in London on May 22
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Hurts have
a run of shows this summer
, including a major date at the O2 Academy Brixton in London on May 22.
But, Hurts
' Adam Anderson will not be appearing at the duo's upcoming '
Happiness
' anniversary shows so that he can focus on his mental health and wellbeing.
In an Instagram post Anderson explained: 'As many of you know I've been struggling with my mental health for years now.
'Sadly, due to my ongoing recovery, I have taken the very difficult decision to sit out all forthcoming HURTS shows this year and focus solely on my well-being.
Rock Stars
'It hasn't been an easy decision but it's the right thing for me to do at this time.
'I want to express my love and gratitude to Theo for his understanding and supporting me in making this decision.
"All shows will go ahead as planned with Theo taking centre stage and I couldn't be happier that they're taking place.'
Anderson then apologised to fans and said: 'You've supported me as an individual and the band for so many years and I have never taken it for granted.
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"I don't want anyone to worry about me. I am doing my best to recover with a good support system around me and I look forward to getting better.'
His fans were quick to respond with support and one said: "Adam, take care of yourself! We love you very much and wish you a speedy recovery!!! We are waiting for you!"
Hurts perform Sunday
Another added: "Thank you for your honest words and you don't need to apologize, your health is the most important thing.
"We will celebrate and support Theo and the band at the concerts celebrating the anniversary of your wonderful album. And we will meet again."
A third added: "Thank you so much for your honesty, Adam! Your music has helped me and many others through some dark times and I think many of us can at least grasp what it is like to struggle with mental health.
"It's even more important now that you know that you did not disappoint us.
Help for mental health
If you, or anyone you know, needs help dealing with mental health problems, the following organisations provide support.
The following are free to contact and confidential:
Samaritans,
CALM (the leading movement against suicide in men)
Papyrus (prevention of young suicide)
Shout (for support of all mental health)
Mind,
Rethink Mental Illness,
Heads Together,
"We all want you to get better and are looking forward to seeing you again on the stage sometime in the
future
when you feel ready. Take care, Adam! x."
Theo Hutchcraft responded with his own Instagram post and said: 'I completely understand and respect his decision to step back from the live performances for health reasons'.
'Adam and I have built this band together and he's given everything to it over the last 15 years,
'We're lifelong friend and partners. I'll be taking to the stage alongside the incredible Hurts band, who have been with us from the beginning.
"We'll be sure to bring the vision to life and make it a summer to remember. Whether you're in the front row or watching from afar. Love you mate x'.
Hurts are an English musical duo and have released five studio albums: Happiness (2010), Exile (2013), Surrender (2015), Desire (2017) and Faith (2020).
Their first two albums both reached the top 10 in several countries.
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Hurts' Adam apologised to all his fans for pulling out of the shows
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Theo Hutchcraft will be taking to the stage alongside the incredible Hurts band
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Adam explained an Instagram post that he had to make the difficult decision
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