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16-05-2025
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Hard Rock Legend Shares Health Update After Emergency Tour Cancellations
Sean Kinney, the longtime drummer for the celebrated grunge rock band Alice in Chains, has provided a formal update on the recent "non-life-threatening medical emergency" that disrupted the band's planned spring tour. As reported by Billboard, the 58-year-old Kinney had previously suffered a medical emergency prior to the band's performance at Connecticut's Mohegan Sun Arena on May 8. As a direct result of the emergency, Alice in Chains announced that their performance would be canceled, with an additional five shows similarly canceled the following day. At the time, Alice in Chains posted a message to their X social media page, outlining the reason for the shows' last-minute cancellations. "While we were all eager to return to the stage, Sean's health is our top priority at this moment,' the band said. 'Although the issue requires immediate attention, his long-term prognosis is positive.' More recently, Kinney himself has shed further light on his status following the medical incident, taking to X to share a critical update with his fans. "I was very much looking forward to getting back out there and playing with the band again, and it's been a difficult but necessary decision to make," Kinney said. "I don't personally utilize social media and I'm not particularly fond of my health issues being made public, but I understand that people are concerned." According to Kinney, after doctors advised him to avoid playing "in the short-term," the founding member of Alice in Chains went through "The 5 Stage of Grief," only to finally accept the wisdom of the doctors' advice. 'I finally concluded that medical doctors with many hard-earned degrees on their walls might know a bit more about health than a musician with some shiny spray-painted records on his wall,' Kinney said. 'The good news is that I'm going to be fine and I'm going to live,' he went on explain. 'The bad news (for some of you?) is that I'm going to be fine and I'm going to live.' There is no word yet on when Kinney will resume his duties in the band. However, Alice in Chains is currently booked to perform at the United Kingdom's Back to the Beginning concert on July 5.
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16-05-2025
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Alice in Chains' Drummer Sean Kinney Gives Health Update: ‘I'm Going to Live'
Less than a week after Alice in Chains canceled the remainder of their upcoming tour dates due to drummer Sean Kinney's unspecified 'medical emergency,' Kinney says he's doing fine. 'The good news is that I'm going to be fine and I'm going to live,' he wrote on the band's social media page. 'The bad news (for some of you?) is that I'm going to be fine and I'm going to live.' More from Rolling Stone Alice in Chains Cancel Tour Due to Drummer's 'Medical Emergency' Metallica Are All in Their 60s - But Kirk Hammett Says There's No Retirement Anywhere in Sight Chris Brown, Lil Wayne Spent Covid Relief Aid on Parties, Private Jets, and More: Report Although he didn't specify exactly what happened to him ('I'm not particularly fond of my health issues being made public,' he wrote), he recognized that Alice in Chains' fans would be concerned about his well-being. What he was willing to say about his diagnosis was that it sent him through his own version of Swiss American psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross's model of the five stages of grief. It went from 'I'm fine' (denial) to 'This sucks, but OK' (acceptance.) 'I was very much looking forward to getting back out there and playing with the band again, and it's been a difficult but necessary decision to make,' he wrote. Kinney also apologized to fans who purchased tickets to gigs that were canceled. 'It's not lost on the band and myself that you spend money, make plans, and alter your schedules to come and see us, and it's deeply disappointing to have had this happen,' he said. Ultimately, he just had to follow his doctors' advice. 'I finally concluded that medical doctors with many hard-earned degrees on their walls might know a bit more about health than a musician with some shiny spray-painted records on his wall,' he wrote. 'The outpouring of love, concern, and well wishes has been both extremely humbling and very much appreciated.' In addition to the band's regular tour dates, Alice in Chains will miss appearances at the Sonic Temple and Welcome to Rockville festivals. The band is also scheduled to appear at Ozzy Osbourne's final concert in July. 'Sean's health is our top priority at this moment,' the band said when it announced the decision to cancel the dates. Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
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16-05-2025
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Alice In Chains' Sean Kinney shares health update after show cancellations
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Alice In Chains drummer Sean Kinney as shared an update on his health with fans after the Seattle grunge legends were forced to cancel shows due to him being diagnosed with a "non-life-threatening medical emergency". The group cancelled their show at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut on May 8, at the 11th hour, and subsequently cancelled all additional shows they had lined up in May, including scheduled appearances at a number of major US festivals, including Welcome To Rockville and Sonic Temple. "While we were all eager to return to the stage," the group declared on social media, "Sean's health is our top priority at this moment." Kinney posted his update on the band's social media platforms on May 15, writing: "Firstly, to everyone who came out to the Mohegan Sun show and was affected by the short-notice cancellation, and to everyone who had tickets to come see the band at one of the other shows, thanks for your understanding. It's not lost on the band and myself that you spend money, make plans and alter your schedules to come and see us, and it's deeply disappointing to have had this happen. "I was very much looking forward to getting back out there and playing with the band again, and it's been a difficult but necessary decision to make. I don't personally utilize social media and I'm not particularly fond of my health issues being made public, but I understand that people are concerned. "When the doctors advised me against playing in the short-term, I quickly went through The 5 Stages of Grief: 1. Denial (I'm fine)2. Anger (F*** this - I'm still going to play)3. Bargaining (What's it gonna take for me to hear a better diagnosis?)4. Depression (This sucks)5. Acceptance (This sucks, but okay)"I finally concluded that medical doctors with many hard-earned degrees on their walls might know a bit more about health than a musician with some shiny spray-painted records on his wall. "The outpouring of love, concern and well wishes has been both extremely humbling and very much appreciated. "The good news is that I'm going to be fine and I'm going to live. The bad news (for some of you?) is that I'm going to be fine and I'm going to live." The band's next scheduled performance is at Black Sabbath's Back To The Beginning farewell show in Birmingham in concert will see the original Sabbath lineup – Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward – share a stage for the first time since 2005. It will also features a who's who of hard rock and heavy metal - Metallica, Pantera, Anthrax, Guns N' Roses, Tool, Gojira, Mastodon and more - paying tribute to Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne, who will also be making his last bow as a solo artist.
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16-05-2025
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Alice in Chains' Sean Kinney Shares Health Update Following Tour Cancellation: ‘I'm Going to Live'
Just days after suffering a 'non-life-threatening medical emergency' that necessitated the cancellation of their spring tour, Alice in Chains drummer Sean Kinney has provided fans with an update to his health. The legendary grunge outfit had initially been scheduled to perform at Connecticut's Mohegan Sun Arena on May 8, though announced the show's cancellation after Kinney suffered a medical emergency following their soundcheck. More from Billboard The Weeknd Says Tom Cruise 'Lip Sync Battle' Helped Him Score First Hot 100 No. 1 in 'Tonight Show' Preview Bad Bunny Reveals His Big Summer Plans in 'SNL' Promos: 'Doing Awesome Stuff' Nick Jonas Thinks His Broadway Role Could Be Helping the Knicks' NBA Playoff Run: 'Coincidence? I Think Not' An additional five shows over the next week, including appearances at the Sonic Temple Art & Music and Welcome to Rockville festival, had been scheduled but were cancelled one day later on May 9. 'While we were all eager to return to the stage, Sean's health is our top priority at this moment,' the band wrote in a statement. 'Although the issue requires immediate attention, his long-term prognosis is positive.' Now Kinney – one of two remaining founding members of the band, alongside guitarist Jerry Cantrell – has issued his own statement, apologizing to fans for the short-notice cancellation and outlining his experiences dealing with the unspecified medal issue. 'I was very much looking forward to getting back out there and playing with the band again, and it's been a difficult but necessary decision to make,' Kinney wrote on social media. 'I don't personally utilize social media and I'm not particularly fond of my health issues being made public, but I understand that people are concerned.' Kinney explained that doctors advised against him performing in the short-term, coming to terms with his situation after a quick trip through the five stages of grief. 'I finally concluded that medical doctors with many hard-earned degrees on their walls might know a bit more about health than a musician with some shiny spray-painted records on his wall,' he explained. 'The outpouring of love, concern and well wishes has been both extremely humbling and very much appreciated. 'The good news is that I'm going to be fine and I'm going to live,' he concluded. 'The bad news (for some of you?) is that I'm going to be fine and I'm going to live.' Alice in Chains' cancelled run of dates were to be their first live appearances since performing at Las Vegas' Sick New World festival in April 2024. Currently, their website lists only one upcoming date, which is the Back to the Beginning concert in England on July 5, and boasts a lineup featuring Black Sabbath, Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax and myriad others. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
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15-05-2025
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Alice in Chains Drummer Sean Kinney Addresses Health Scare: 'I'm Going to Live'
The post Alice in Chains Drummer Sean Kinney Addresses Health Scare: 'I'm Going to Live' appeared first on Consequence. Alice in Chains recently canceled a brief spring US tour, including a couple of high-profile festival appearances, after drummer Sean Kinney experienced a medical emergency. The veteran stickman has now addressed his health, saying, 'I'm going to be fine and I'm going to live.' As previously reported, Alice in Chains canceled their May 8th kickoff show at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, at the last minute after Kinney suffered a 'non-life-threatening medical emergency' immediately after the band's soundcheck that evening. The next day, the legendary grunge band canceled their entire spring tour, which was slated to include a handful of headlining shows along with sets at the Sonic Temple and Welcome to Rockville festivals. At the time, Alice in Chains stated, 'While we were all eager to return to the stage, Sean's health is our top priority.' Now, Kinney himself has released a statement via Alice in Chains' social media channels, assuring fans that he'll be okay without disclosing the nature of his health condition. His full post reads as follows: 'THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE WTF? Firstly, to everyone who came out to the Mohegan Sun show and was affected by the short-notice cancellation, and to everyone who had tickets to come see the band at one of the other shows, thanks for your understanding. It's not lost on the band and myself that you spend money, make plans and alter your schedules to come and see us, and it's deeply disappointing to have had this happen. I was very much looking forward to getting back out there and playing with the band again, and it's been a difficult but necessary decision to make. I don't personally utilize social media and I'm not particularly fond of my health issues being made public, but I understand that people are concerned. When the doctors advised me against playing in the short-term, I quickly went through The 5 Stages of Grief: 1. Denial (I'm fine) 2. Anger (F*** this – I'm still going to play) 3. Bargaining (What's it gonna take for me to hear a better diagnosis?) 4. Depression (This sucks) 5. Acceptance (This sucks, but okay) I finally concluded that medical doctors with many hard-earned degrees on their walls might know a bit more about health than a musician with some shiny spray-painted records on his wall. The outpouring of love, concern and well wishes has been both extremely humbling and very much appreciated. The good news is that I'm going to be fine and I'm going to live. The bad news (for some of you?) is that I'm going to be fine and I'm going to live.' As of now, Alice in Chains are still scheduled to perform at the final Black Sabbath concert on July 5th in Birmingham, England. Beyond that, the band has no other dates scheduled for 2025. Kinney formed Alice in Chains in 1987 with Jerry Cantrell, Layne Staley, and Mike Starr. Sadly, Staley died in 2002, while Starr passed away in 2011. The band's current lineup includes Kinney, Cantrell, William DuVall, and Mike Inez. Popular Posts First Look at Nicolas Cage and Christian Bale in Madden Movie Drummer Chris Adler Opens Up on What Led to Firing from Lamb of God Morris, Alligator in Happy Gilmore, Dead at Over 80 Years Old Jazz Pianist Matthew Shipp Derides André 3000's New Piano Project: "Complete and Utter Crap" Say It in Ghor: How Andor Brought a Brand New Language to Star Wars Billy Strings Announces Fall 2025 US Tour Dates Subscribe to Consequence's email digest and get the latest breaking news in music, film, and television, tour updates, access to exclusive giveaways, and more straight to your inbox.
