Los Angeles, California – Music legend Neil Young has announced the unfortunate cancellation of the remaining dates on his tour with his longtime backing band, Crazy Horse, due to illness affecting some members of the group. The cancellations extend to shows scheduled as far as three months out, including seven Canadian shows in July and three U.S. shows in late September.
In a statement on his website, Young revealed that the illness struck after their last performance on May 22 in Clarkston, Michigan. While he did not specify the exact nature of the illness or which members were affected, it was clear from the festival websites that the band would be on an extended break until the end of September.
Fans who had made travel plans for the upcoming shows were met with disappointment, as Young expressed regret for the inconvenience caused by the unforeseen break in the tour. Despite the setbacks, he assured fans that they would try to reschedule missed dates in the future when the band is ready to hit the stage again.
Ticket holders were left in limbo as they awaited further information on rescheduled dates, with speculation that tickets might still be valid for future shows. However, there was no confirmation on any specific plans for rescheduling at the time of the announcement.
While fans may be disappointed by the cancellations, they can look forward to the release of Young’s album, “Early Daze,” on Friday. The album features previously unreleased recordings made with Crazy Horse in 1969, offering a glimpse into the early days of the iconic collaboration.
The festivals affected by the cancellations, including the Ohana Fest and Bourbon & Beyond Festival, have issued statements expressing well wishes for Young and his bandmates, while promising updates on replacement performers. The music world eagerly awaits Young’s return to the stage once he and his bandmates have fully recovered from their illnesses.