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The Sun
6 days ago
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- The Sun
Rock icon forced to cancel tour dates after ‘contracting severe infection' amid ongoing health battle
A ROCK icon has been forced to cancel his 2025 tour dates after contracting a severe infection. Dave Mason has been battling an ongoing health issue after he was admitted to hospital last September for an "urgent heart condition". 6 6 6 And months later, Dave, 79, contracted a "severe infection" that he is still recovering from now. The singer-songwriter was due to get back on stage this summer after postponing his gigs last autumn and earlier this year, too. But now the former member of Traffic and Fleetwood Mac is still recovering from the infection he contracted back in March that landed him in hospital. A statement for the rock icon was shared this week, which said: "With deep regret, I must cancel all tour dates for 2025 due to ongoing health issues stemming from the infection I had in March. "I'm incredibly grateful to my team of doctors—this has been challenging territory, to say the least." He went on: "A heartfelt thank you to all the fans, and to my family, band, agents and the venues who've waited patiently and supported me throughout this journey. "Your kind messages have lifted my spirits more than words can express. "Recovery is a long road. "My love for you all runs deep." Fans flocked to the comments section of the statement, which was shared on Dave's Instagram page. One person said: "You take care Dave! I wish you the very best of health!" Another added: "I'm so sorry to hear this. We are all praying for a full recovery. Please take good care of urself and all ur fans look forward to seeing u back out there next year." While a third penned: "We hope this is temporary, you give so much and you just need a little more rest." On March 14, Dave's team revealed he had been hospitalised with an infection. "Hello to all our Dave Mason fans. We want to share that Dave has been hospitalized due to a serious infection that developed quickly," they said in a statement on his page at the time. "The entire Dave Mason family, band, and crew deeply appreciate your love and prayers during this time. "Tickets for all March, April & May shows will be refunded at the point of purchase. We're all hoping for a swift recovery!" Dave, who had a massive solo hit in 1977 with We Just Disagree last played a concert last summer. He last performed on stage a month before the discovery of his heart issue in September 2024. Dave is known for his work as a founding member of the rock band Traffic. He then, for a brief period in the 1990s, joined Fleetwood Mac and released the album Time with them. Dave then toured with them throughout 1994 and 1995. Born in Worcester, England, Dave moved permanently to the United States in 1971. When he moved to America, he lived Ojai Valley in California for 16 years. As of September 2017 he had homes in Carson City, Nevada and Hawaii, as per reports. 6 6 6
The Independent
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Rockstar's ‘pretty gnarly' injury forces band to cancel UK and European shows
Kings of Leon have cancelled their upcoming UK and European shows due to frontman Caleb Followill shattering his heel in a "freak accident." Followill said he broke his foot while playing with his kids and required emergency surgery. Doctors have advised Followill to stay off his feet and avoid travel for approximately eight weeks. The band was scheduled to begin their European tour on June 10 in Paris, with stops in Spain, Germany, Italy and Portugal, and were also set to perform at festivals in Cardiff and Lancashire. Followill mentioned the band had planned to debut new songs during the tour and will now find alternative ways to continue their work while he recovers.
The Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Billy Joel, 76, cancels all tour dates and reveals shock diagnosis after worrying fall as he apologizes to fans
BILLY Joel has abruptly canceled his tour after a worrying health condition left him suffering from vision and hearing issues. The 76-year-old singer opened up about his health battle in an emotional announcement months after he fell over on stage in February. 2 The star shared a statement on his social media explaining that he'd been diagnosed with "normal pressure hydrocephalus." "This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance," the statement read. Billy is going through physical therapy and has been urged to stop performing while he recovers. He "is thankful for the excellent care he is receiving and is fully committed to prioritizing his health," the statement said. "He is grateful for the support from fans during this time and looks forward to the day when he can once again take the stage." In a heartwrenching quote, the Piano Man singer apologized to fans for having to step away from performing. "I'm sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding," he said. The announcement came after Billy took a sudden tumble during a concert at the Mohegan Sun resort in Connecticut. He was singing his hit It's Still Rock and Roll to Me when he lost his footing and fell on his back before concerned band members rushed over to help. But after he was helped to regain his footing, brave Billy kept rocking on and finished his performance. Billy Joel Cancels Tour Amid Health Concerns: Fans React However, concert-goers at the time said they could tell that he wasn't his normal self, and that he looked "frail." "At one point, he was using the microphone stand as a cane," one fan said. "I was really very concerned about him throughout the concert. "Before he fell, I said to my friend 'he's going to fall' and then he did. "The venue gasped when he hit the floor. "He definitely looked thrown off but somehow he managed to finish the show with a final song. "When I was younger, I was a massive fan of Billy Joel, so this is very concerning." The fan said that Billy, "looked frail hobbling across the stage." In March, the singer announced that he would have to postpone shows due to a "medical condition and surgery recovery" but planned to reschedule them. .
The Sun
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
US rapper QUITS tour after being rushed to hospital as he reveals health battle
RAPPER Dave Blunts has quit his tour after he was rushed to hospital due to serious health concerns. The 23-year-old, who has previously sparked concern with fans over his weight, has had to take a step away from the spotlight whilst he recovers. 5 Blunts was on his North American tour but has now cancelled his remaining shows. The rapper took to Instagram to share a message with his fans whilst seated on a hospital bed and hooked up to an oxygen machine. He began: 'This message is for my fans. 'I love my fans so very much. You guys have turned my life from poverty into luxury in less than a year. 'And I feel indebted to you guys for that. I now can take care of my family, my friends, and my mom and everybody that I love because of you guys who listen to my music. He continued: 'Unfortunately, I wasn't able to finish the tour and because I'm in the hospital and I'm sick and I'm hooked up to oxygen and all this **** going on, I have to cancel my tour. I'm very sorry." Blunts stressed that taking care of himself was now a top priority for his career and future. He said: 'That **** saddens me. I'm not going to be able to sleep for a little bit because of this. But it's time for me to prioritise my health. 'I need to focus on eating right, exercising, and getting better because that **** is for my fans and not only for my fans, for me. I need to focus on me. R&B superstar Chris Brown arrested at five-star hotel over bottle attack at London nightclub 'So, I'm going to be taking a brief hiatus from the internet, from music, and truly just focus on exercising, eating right, and bettering myself. Not for the fans. Not for the ******. Myself. 'So, I love y'all, and I'm sorry I gotta cancel the tour,' he added. Throughout the two minute video he said he will avoid drama with his rivals. Originating from Salt Lake City Blunts first gained attention in the underground rap scene through his raw and unapologetic lyrical style. His most notable songs include 'The Cup' and 'Talking to the Sun,' which gained viral traction on platforms like TikTok in 2024. Last year, he sparked concern after he attended an event dedicated to the late rapper Juice Wrld. The young rapper, who weighed 500lbs at the time, performed at the event while seated and was aided by an oxygen tank. The rap star weighed 500lbs at the time and many were quick to say how he "needs to get healthy" whilst others begged for him to be "saved". A second then said: "Save this man please," while a third wrote: "Bro needs to get healthy." A fourth then said: "He needs to shed a lot of weight for his health." Blunts continues to maintain his honesty about his health struggles, and recent hospitalisations as he hopes to make a return to the spotlight soon. 5 5
Daily Mail
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Iconic 90s rock band cancels tour after drummer suffers medical emergency
A beloved 1990s rock band is cancelling their highly-anticipated tour after one of its members suffered a medical emergency. The band was to embark on their first tour since 2023, but now they're halting the tour before it started. They announced last week that the band member had suffered a 'non-life-threatening medical emergency' during sound check for a performance at Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut. They canceled that show last week, but now it seems the band member's health has not gotten better. The band announced on social media just a day after cancelling the Mohegan Sun Arena show that they were cancelling the tour. Who is the iconic band canceling their tour? It's none other than Alice in Chains, who broke the news on social media. 'After careful consideration and following the advice of medical professionals, we've made the decision to cancel our upcoming festival performances and the Alice in Chains headline shows,' the statement began. The incident at Mohegan Sun Arena involved drummer Sean Kinney, and while no further details about the incident or his current condition was revealed, it's serious enough to warrant the tour's cancellation. 'While we were all eager to return to the stage, Sean's health is our top priority at this moment,' the statement read. Kinney, 58, is the group's drummer, a co-founding member of the Seattle grunge band since its inception in 1987. The group's statement added, 'Although the issue requires immediate attention, his long-term prognosis is positive.' 'We sincerely appreciate your understanding and support at this time,' the band's statement concluded. As of now, the band's official website only lists one performance on their slate, a sold-out charity farewell show for Ozzy Osbourne on July 5 in Birmingham UK's Villa Park. The group hasn't performed live in over a year, with their last performance in April 2024 at the Sick New World festival in Las Vegas. The incident at Mohegan Sun Arena involved drummer Sean Kinney, and while no further details about the incident or his current condition was revealed, it's serious enough to warrant the tour's cancellation. They were slated to perform at MMRQ in Camden, New Jersey on May 10, Sonic Temple in Columbus, Ohio (May 11) and Welcome to Rockville in Daytona Beach, Florida (May 16). The group also had headlining shows set up in Nashville, Tennessee (May 13) and Dothan, Alabama (May 15). The group was formed in 1987 with singer Layne Staley, guitarist Jerry Cantrell, bassist Mike Starr and drummer Kinney. They broke through with Facelift in 1990 but they were truly put on the map with 1992's Dirt, featuring hits Would, Them Bones, Angry Chair, Rooster and Down in a Hole.
