30 Aug Neil Young and Crazy Horse’s Summer Tour Derailed by Illness
Key Takeaways:
1. Neil Young and Crazy Horse have canceled their remaining summer tour dates due to an illness affecting band members.
2. The tour cancellation affects 15 shows, including festival appearances at Bourbon & Beyond and Ohana Fest.
3. Neil Young remains optimistic about returning to the stage and hints at the possibility of rescheduling missed dates in the future.
Neil Young has announced the cancellation of the remaining summer tour dates with his longtime band Crazy Horse, according to Musicradar. The legendary musician cited an illness affecting the band members as the reason for the unexpected decision. “A couple of us got sick after Detroit’s Pine Knob,” Young revealed in a statement on his Neil Young Archives website, apologizing for the inconvenience caused to fans who had made travel plans. As Live For Live Music reports, the canceled shows include 15 performances, as well as festival appearances at Bourbon & Beyond and Ohana Fest. The band had previously postponed their late-May dates due to the same illness, with their last show taking place on May 22nd in Clarkston, Michigan. The exact nature of the illness has not been disclosed, but it has significantly impacted the band’s ability to continue their tour as planned.
The Artist Apologizes
In a statement on his Neil Young Archives website, Young expressed his disappointment about the tour cancellation, saying, “We are still not fully recovered, so sadly our great tour will have a big unplanned break.” He also apologized for the inconvenience caused to fans who had made travel plans to attend the shows. Stereogum reports that Neil Young has given an update, where he says that he is now feeling better.
The official announcements from Bourbon & Beyond and Ohana Fest confirmed the updated lineups for their events, with Neil Young and Crazy Horse no longer performing. The festivals assured fans that they are working on securing replacement acts to deliver an unforgettable experience despite the unfortunate circumstances.
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