Legendary musician Neil Young and his band Crazy Horse have been forced to put their "Love Earth" tour on hold due to illness among various members. The 78-year-old singer-songwriter expressed his disappointment and apologized for any inconvenience caused to fans who had made travel plans.
Neil Young's "Love Earth" tour has come to an abrupt halt due to an unspecified illness afflicting multiple members of his band, Crazy Horse. The news was announced by Young on his website, where he expressed his regret and thanked fans for their understanding and patience.
"When a couple of us got sick after Detroit's Pine Knob, we had to stop," Young wrote. "We are still not fully recovered, so sadly our great tour will have a big unplanned break."
Neil Young Postpones Tour Due to Illness, Apologizes to Fans
Young did not disclose the nature of the illness, but fans quickly took to social media to voice their disappointment and concern. Many shared their gratitude for having caught a show before the cancellation and wished the band a speedy recovery.
"Neil canceling the rest of his tour is a bummer," one fan wrote on Twitter. "Hope everyone is better sooner than later."
Neil Young Postpones Tour Due to Illness, Apologizes to Fans
"Shoot. Feeling grateful to have caught that Pine Knob show," another fan tweeted. "Hope everything is okay."
Despite the setback, Young reassured fans that he and his band are committed to their music and plan to continue touring and recording in the future.
Neil Young Postpones Tour Due to Illness, Apologizes to Fans
"We want to stay and do more shows and more albums for you…. and for us," Young wrote in his message. "With love and thanks to all of you from Crazy Horse….. Neil, Micah, Ralph and Billy Love Earth."
The "Love Earth" tour, which kicked off in April, was a celebration of Young's lifelong commitment to environmental activism. The tour featured songs from throughout his career that explored themes of nature, conservation, and the importance of protecting the planet.
Young's tour postponement comes on the heels of several other high-profile tour cancellations this summer. Country music star Mark Chesnutt recently canceled his tour after undergoing emergency quadruple bypass surgery, and pop star Justin Bieber postponed his remaining Justice World Tour dates due to facial paralysis caused by Ramsay Hunt syndrome.
Health concerns have also forced other artists to alter their touring plans. Iron Maiden postponed its European tour after frontman Bruce Dickinson was diagnosed with a tumor on his tongue, and The Rolling Stones postponed their European tour after Mick Jagger tested positive for COVID-19.
These cancellations highlight the ongoing challenges that musicians face in the post-pandemic world, where health concerns can disrupt even the most well-planned tours. Despite the setbacks, fans remain eager to see their favorite artists perform live once again.
