Australian music icon Jimmy Barnes has introduced his rock star methods have “finally caught up” with him as he’s been compelled to cancel his upcoming tour on physician’s orders.
Barnes made the shock announcement on Tuesday morning in a video publish.
The 66-year-old mentioned his again and hip points have change into “really painful and really severe” over the previous few weeks.
“As everybody knows, it’s against my religion to cancel the shows, I would have put them off but the doctors tell me that I need to get an operation as soon as possible,” he mentioned.
“It’s gonna really limit my movements for the next few months.”
Barnes revealed the Hoodoo Gurus have agreed to step into his place for 3 reveals; Wollongong, Torquay and Rochford Wines gigs scheduled for early subsequent 12 months
He apologised for disappointing his followers.
“As much as it kills me, I have to get this fixed so I can jump around on the stage for another 50 years.”
The music icon will play yet another present at this weekend’s Valo Adelaide 500 earlier than occurring his break.
The news of his pressing surgical procedure comes simply two weeks after Barnes cancelled his Penrith present as a result of rising COVID instances on the east coast.
According to his web site, his Coffs Harbour present has been postponed till 21 October 2023, Sandstone Point will transfer to five August 2023 and Hobart, sadly, must be cancelled because of line-up and venue availability points.
His look at Summernats 35 in Canberra on Friday 6 January 2023 can’t go forward, however his long-time mates Jon Stevens, Daryl Braithwaite and Diesel will fill in his spot.
Stranded In The Whitsundays week has additionally needed to be rescheduled to 23-28 August 2023 and the deliberate Byron Bay Bluesfest unveiling of his new challenge, The Barnestormers won’t be able to proceed in 2023.
Ticketholders can discover extra info on the musican’s official web site.