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New York Post
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Paul Simon, 83, undergoes back surgery after canceling 2 shows
Hello darkness. Paul Simon underwent successful back surgery after 'severe' pain forced the legendary musician to cancel two shows. The 'Sounds of Silence' singer, 83, was forced to cancel Philadelphia shows on June 27 and June 28. 'As previously reported, Paul Simon underwent a surgical procedure this week to alleviate severe back pain that he has been experiencing for some time. Thanks to a great team of doctors, the surgery went well, as expected,' his official Instagram account read on July 3. 8 Paul Simon onstage at the premiere of 'In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon' at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival. Getty Images 8 Paul Simon performs at the White House on April 10, 2024. AFP via Getty Images 8 The initial statement on Paul Simon's instagram. Paul Simon/Instagram His surgery also caused him to postpone his scheduled show on July 7 at The Terrace Theater in Long Beach, Calif. The Instagram statement continued, 'However, it has become clear he will need one additional day of rest and recuperation to ensure he is able to perform at the top of his ability in Long Beach.' Out of an 'abundance of caution,' his team decided to delay his July 7 concert by one day, the statement explained. The Simon & Garfunkel icon is on his A Quiet Celebration Tour, which he announced in February, shortly after performing 'Homeward Bound' alongside Sabrina Carpenter during the 'Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary Special.' It's scheduled to wrap in August. 8 New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole with Paul Simon on the field before the game on June 21, 2024. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post 8 Art Garfunkel (left) and Paul Simon on tour at the Arena in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, October 16, 2003. REUTERS 8 Paul Simon performs onstage during the 2024 PEN America Spring Literary Gala at American Museum of Natural History on May 16, 2024 in New York City. Getty Images for PEN America Previously, the 'Bridge over Troubled Water' singer retired from touring in 2018, due to hearing loss. That year, he ended his farewell concert tour at Flushing Meadows Park, where his career began: the borough of Queens. 'Hello, my friends,' he greeted his cheering crowd at the time. 'This is 2 miles from where I played high school baseball in Forest Hills.' While recording his 2023 album 'Seven Psalms,' the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer was suffering from hearing loss in his left ear that made the idea of extended live performances seem impossible. 8 Paul Simon performs on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' on June 19, 2025. CBS via Getty Images 'It was incredibly frustrating. I was very angry at first that this had happened,' Simon told 'CBS Mornings.' But after working with the Stanford Initiative to Cure Hearing Loss and his own production team, Simon revamped his entire stage setup to make performing viable again. His current tour is at intimate venues, to provide a better setting acoustically for Simon's hearing challenges. 8 Paul Simon plays 'The Sound of Silence' alongside a student protester during the March for Our Lives rally on March 24, 2018 in Stamford, Connecticut. Getty Images Simon released his most recent solo album, 'Seven Psalms,' in 2023. It was his first album since 2018 – and his first new material since 2016. Prior to his surgery, Simon's team posted another statement on Instagram explaining the canceled shows. 'Paul has been struggling with chronic and intense back pain,' a statement posted to his Instagram read on June 28. 'Today it became unmanageable and demands immediate attention. Unfortunately, we have to cancel these shows at this time, as we don't have the ability to reschedule them.' The statement didn't specify what surgery the 'Mrs. Robinson' singer had, but simply called it a 'minor surgical procedure.'
The Advertiser
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
Paul Simon undergoes successful back surgery
Paul Simon has successfully undergone surgery for "chronic and intense back pain". The 83-year-old singer/songwriter was forced to cancel two concerts last weekend after his pain became "unmanageable" and while his surgery "went well", he will need an extra day of rest and recuperation before he starts touring again. A message on his Instagram stated: "As previously reported, Paul Simon underwent a surgical procedure this week to alleviate severe back pain that he has been experiencing for some time. Thanks to a great team of doctors, the surgery went well, as expected. "However, it has become clear he will need one additional day of rest and recuperation to insure he is able to perform at the top of his ability in Long Beach. Therefore, out of an abundance of caution, we have made the decision to move the previously scheduled show on Monday, July 7, at The Terrace Theater in Long Beach, to Tuesday, July 8. "We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, but Paul is looking forward to seeing everyone in Long Beach on Tuesday. All tickets purchased will be honored for the rescheduled date. For those unable to revise their plans, refunds are available at point of purchase." Simon previously shared his health issues on Instagram, with a message which said: "Paul has been struggling with chronic and intense back pain. Today it became unmanageable and demands immediate attention." Unfortunately he has been unable to reschedule the cancelled gigs. The message added: "We have to cancel these shows at this time, as we don't have the ability to reschedule them. However, we are hopeful after this minor surgical procedure which has been scheduled in the next few days, Paul will be able to complete the tour as well as look into returning to make up these dates. "In the meantime, please go to your point of purchase or local ticket provider for a full refund." The star, who is currently on his A Quiet Celebration Tour, will follow his performance in Long Beach with a five-night residency at Los Angeles' Disney Hall. Paul Simon has successfully undergone surgery for "chronic and intense back pain". The 83-year-old singer/songwriter was forced to cancel two concerts last weekend after his pain became "unmanageable" and while his surgery "went well", he will need an extra day of rest and recuperation before he starts touring again. A message on his Instagram stated: "As previously reported, Paul Simon underwent a surgical procedure this week to alleviate severe back pain that he has been experiencing for some time. Thanks to a great team of doctors, the surgery went well, as expected. "However, it has become clear he will need one additional day of rest and recuperation to insure he is able to perform at the top of his ability in Long Beach. Therefore, out of an abundance of caution, we have made the decision to move the previously scheduled show on Monday, July 7, at The Terrace Theater in Long Beach, to Tuesday, July 8. "We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, but Paul is looking forward to seeing everyone in Long Beach on Tuesday. All tickets purchased will be honored for the rescheduled date. For those unable to revise their plans, refunds are available at point of purchase." Simon previously shared his health issues on Instagram, with a message which said: "Paul has been struggling with chronic and intense back pain. Today it became unmanageable and demands immediate attention." Unfortunately he has been unable to reschedule the cancelled gigs. The message added: "We have to cancel these shows at this time, as we don't have the ability to reschedule them. However, we are hopeful after this minor surgical procedure which has been scheduled in the next few days, Paul will be able to complete the tour as well as look into returning to make up these dates. "In the meantime, please go to your point of purchase or local ticket provider for a full refund." The star, who is currently on his A Quiet Celebration Tour, will follow his performance in Long Beach with a five-night residency at Los Angeles' Disney Hall. Paul Simon has successfully undergone surgery for "chronic and intense back pain". The 83-year-old singer/songwriter was forced to cancel two concerts last weekend after his pain became "unmanageable" and while his surgery "went well", he will need an extra day of rest and recuperation before he starts touring again. A message on his Instagram stated: "As previously reported, Paul Simon underwent a surgical procedure this week to alleviate severe back pain that he has been experiencing for some time. Thanks to a great team of doctors, the surgery went well, as expected. "However, it has become clear he will need one additional day of rest and recuperation to insure he is able to perform at the top of his ability in Long Beach. Therefore, out of an abundance of caution, we have made the decision to move the previously scheduled show on Monday, July 7, at The Terrace Theater in Long Beach, to Tuesday, July 8. "We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, but Paul is looking forward to seeing everyone in Long Beach on Tuesday. All tickets purchased will be honored for the rescheduled date. For those unable to revise their plans, refunds are available at point of purchase." Simon previously shared his health issues on Instagram, with a message which said: "Paul has been struggling with chronic and intense back pain. Today it became unmanageable and demands immediate attention." Unfortunately he has been unable to reschedule the cancelled gigs. The message added: "We have to cancel these shows at this time, as we don't have the ability to reschedule them. However, we are hopeful after this minor surgical procedure which has been scheduled in the next few days, Paul will be able to complete the tour as well as look into returning to make up these dates. "In the meantime, please go to your point of purchase or local ticket provider for a full refund." The star, who is currently on his A Quiet Celebration Tour, will follow his performance in Long Beach with a five-night residency at Los Angeles' Disney Hall.
Perth Now
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Paul Simon's successful back surgery
Paul Simon has successfully undergone surgery for 'chronic and intense back pain'. The 83-year-old singer / songwriter was forced to cancel two concerts last weekend after his pain became 'unmanageable' and while his surgery 'went well', he will need an extra day of rest and recuperation before he starts touring again. A message on his Instagram stated: 'As previously reported, Paul Simon underwent a surgical procedure this week to alleviate severe back pain that he has been experiencing for some time. Thanks to a great team of doctors, the surgery went well, as expected. 'However, it has become clear he will need one additional day of rest and recuperation to insure he is able to perform at the top of his ability in Long Beach. Therefore, out of an abundance of caution, we have made the decision to move the previously scheduled show on Monday, July 7, at The Terrace Theater in Long Beach, to Tuesday, July 8. 'We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, but Paul is looking forward to seeing everyone in Long Beach on Tuesday. All tickets purchased will be honored for the rescheduled date. For those unable to revise their plans, refunds are available at point of purchase (sic).' Paul previously shared his health issues on Instagram, with a message which said: 'Paul has been struggling with chronic and intense back pain. Today it became unmanageable and demands immediate attention.' Unfortunately he has been unable to reschedule the cancelled gigs. The message added: 'We have to cancel these shows at this time, as we don't have the ability to reschedule them. However, we are hopeful after this minor surgical procedure which has been scheduled in the next few days, Paul will be able to complete the tour as well as look into returning to make up these dates. 'In the meantime, please go to your point of purchase or local ticket provider for a full refund.' The star, who is currently on his A Quiet Celebration Tour, will follow his performance in Long Beach with a five-night residency at Los Angeles' Disney Hall.
San Francisco Chronicle
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Paul Simon cancels concerts to undergo emergency surgery ahead of S.F. shows
Paul Simon canceled two concerts over the weekend due to health complications, and is scheduled to undergo surgery ahead of his San Francisco shows. 'Paul has been struggling with chronic and intense back pain,' a statement shared to his Instagram account on Saturday, June 28 reads. 'Today it became unmanageable and demands immediate attention.' Due to the pain, the 83-year-old scrapped appearances at Philadelphia's Academy of Music on Saturday and Sunday, June 28-29. He had already completed one of the three scheduled shows at the venue on Thursday, June 27. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee will now undergo a 'minor surgical procedure' in the coming days before proceeding with his A Quiet Celebration Tour, according to the statement. Simon's next show is set for Long Beach on July 7. He is also scheduled for a three-night stint at San Francisco's Davies Symphony Hall on July 19 and 21-22. Though he is unable to reschedule his missed Philadelphia dates immediately, he says he will look into making up the concerts in the future, according to the statement. Full refunds are being offered to ticket holders. The singer rose to fame in the 1960s as co-founder of the folk rock duo Simon & Garfunkel, with hits such as 'Mrs. Robinson' and 'The Sounds of Silence,' before launching his solo career in the '70s. Simon's recent tour came as a surprise to many, after the musician indicated in 2018 that he was retiring from touring due to hearing loss. A year later, however, he performed a headlining set at San Francisco's Outside Lands festival. To assist with live performances, Simon has worked with his production team and Stanford Initiative to Cure Hearing Loss to adapt his stage setup with moving monitors to ensure optimal acoustics. 'I don't think creativity stops with disability,' Simon said in a November interview on 'CBS Mornings.' 'So far, I haven't experienced that. And I hope not to.' Simon's A Quiet Celebration tour launched in New Orleans in early April and is scheduled to wrap up in August in Seattle.
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Iconic Performer, 83, Cancels Two Shows Due to 'Unmanageable' Pain
Iconic Performer, 83, Cancels Two Shows Due to 'Unmanageable' Pain originally appeared on Parade. Paul Simon is going through a rough patch. The legendary singer, 83, was forced to cancel two shows from his A Quiet Celebration Tour in Philadelphia this weekend as a result of "unmanageable" back pain, he shared on his Instagram page. He will also undergo a "minor surgical procedure." "Regretfully, Paul must cancel two shows tonight, June 28, and tomorrow night, June 29, at Philadelphia's Academy of Music," the statement read. "Paul has been struggling with chronic and intense back pain. Today, it has become unmanageable and demands immediate attention. Unfortunately, we have to cancel these shows at this time, as we don't have the ability to reschedule them." The statement continued, noting that they were not yet able to reschedule the concerts for later dates. "Unfortunately, we have to cancel these shows at this time, as we don't have the ability to reschedule them. However, we are hopeful after this minor surgical procedure which has been scheduled in the next few days, Paul will be able to complete the tour as well as look into returning to make up these dates," the statement continued. "In the meantime, please go to your point of purchase or local ticket provider for a full refund." 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Being back on tour was likely a triumph for Simon, who has dealt with significant hearing loss that's kept him off the road in recent years. Hopefully, he'll be back Performer, 83, Cancels Two Shows Due to 'Unmanageable' Pain first appeared on Parade on Jun 29, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
