Legendary progressive rockers Rush have been riding high recently following the announcement of their “Fifty Something” tour with new drummer Anika Nilles. The band has played only a handful of shows since their return, however their performances have praised by fans and critics alike with the setlist featuring a compilation of nearly 40 classic tunes spanned across two sets.
Sadly the tour hit an early snag earlier this week when the band announced it had to cancel a pair of shows — June 30 and July 2 in Fort Worth, Texas — after bassist/singer Geddy Lee was diagnosed with laryngitis and bronchitis. The July 2 show was originally scheduled for June 24 but was also previously moved after travel and border-related delays disrupted Rush’s tour production.
The band said in a statement: “To our fans, we are deeply sorry to share that we must postpone our June 30 and July 2 shows. Geddy has been diagnosed with laryngitis and bronchitis. After being evaluated by his doctors, he has been advised that he needs additional time to rest and recover before returning to the stage.”
“This is incredibly disappointing for all of us. We know many of you have made travel plans and have been counting down the days to these shows. Please know this decision was not made lightly. After more than 50 years of touring, we’ve always believed that if we’re going to step on stage, we owe you the very best performance we can give — and right now, that simply isn’t possible. We’re grateful to everyone involved for helping us quickly find new dates to celebrate together.”
The statement concluded: “The Sunday June 30 show has been rescheduled for Saturday July 11. The Thursday July 2 show has been rescheduled for Monday July 13. All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the rescheduled dates. If you are unable to attend, refund information will be available from your original point of purchase. Thank you for your patience, your understanding, and for always standing with us. We look forward to seeing you in just a couple of weeks and appreciate your continued support while Geddy makes a full recovery.”
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