Mumford & Sons bass player Ted Dwane is to undergo emergency surgery after a blood clot was found on his brain.
The news has resulted in gigs in Dallas, Woodlands and New Orleans being cancelled, but the band have insisted these will be the only affected gigs with a headline appearance at Glastonbury on the horizon later this month.
“Our friend and bandmate Ted has been feeling unwell for a few days, and yesterday he was taken to a hospital to receive emergency treatment,” the statement reads.
“The scans revealed a blood clot on the surface of his brain that requires an operation. Ted is receiving excellent care and we are being assured that he will recover quickly from surgery. We have no plans to cancel or postpone any other appearances along this current tour.”
As well as Glastonbury, Mumford & Sons also have a bill-topping concert at the T In The Park festival, and a show at the new London Olympic Park, booked for July.