Blink-182 have cancelled their entire North American tour itinerary due to Travis Barker undergoing a tonsillectomy.
“The members of blink-182 have announced today the cancelation of all their May 2012 tour dates due to a medical emergency,” a statement reads. “Blink-182’s drummer, Travis Barker, requires an urgent tonsillectomy with a recovery period expected to extend beyond the scheduled tour dates. The band apologizes for any inconvenience as a result of these cancelations and thanks their fans for their ongoing support.”
“The May 10th and 11th concerts at the Winstar Casino in Thackerville, OK have been rescheduled for September 13 and 14, 2012. All previously issued tickets will be honored on the new dates respectively. Refunds are available at point of purchase. The following tour dates are cancelled and will not be rescheduled:
May 15 at Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, NY;
May 17 at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, NH;
May 18 at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, CT;
May 19 at The Bamboozle in Asbury Park, NJ;
May 20 at Sands Bethlehem Event Center in Bethlehem, PA;
May 22 at Colisee Pepsi Arena in Quebec City, Canada.”
Blink-182’s vacated place at Bamboozle has been filled by My Chemical Romance.
I wish Travis a speedy recovery. Adult tonsillectomy can be rough. I had one 3 years ago and it took quite a while to heal up.