Paul Simon Cancels 2 Shows To Undergo “Minor Surgical Procedure” For Back Pain

Paul Simon Cancels 2 Shows To Undergo “Minor Surgical Procedure” For Back Pain

Paul Simon has cancelled two shows on the A Quiet Celebration tour, his first since 2018, as he undergoes a minor surgery. On Saturday, the 16x Grammy winner had to cancel his June 28 and 29 shows scheduled for Philadelphia’s Academy of Music following “chronic and intense back pain.” “Today it became unmanageable and demands immediate attention,” reads a statement on Simon’s Instagram. “Unfortunately we have to cancel these shows at this ti…

Paul Simon Cancels Two Shows Due to ‘Chronic and Intense Back Pain’

Paul Simon has canceled two shows, tonight and tomorrow, June 28-29, at Philadelphia’s Academy of Music. He announced the news via social media, just hours before Saturday’s concert. “Regretfully, Paul Simon must cancel two shows tonight June 28 and tomorrow night June 29 – at Philadelphia’s Academy of Music,” reads a statement on his social media. “Paul has been struggling with chronic and intense back pain. Today it became unmanageable and d…

Paul Simon Cancels Shows Due to ‘Chronic and Intense Back Pain’ That Required a ‘Minor Surgical Procedure’: ‘Today it Became Unmanageable’

Bad news for Paul Simon fans. In a post shared to Simon’s Instagram account on Saturday, it was announced that Simon canceled his Saturday and Sunday performances at the Philadelphia Academy of Music due to an ongoing issue with his back. “Regretfully, Paul Simon must cancel two shows tonight June 28 and tomorrow night June 19 – at Philadelphia’s Academy of Music,” read the post. “Paul has been struggling with chronic and intense back pain. …

Paul Simon, 83, Cancels 2 Shows Due to 'Chronic and Intense Back Pain' That Has Become 'Unmanageable'

Paul Simon has canceled two shows on his 'A Quiet Celebration Tour' due to 'chronic and intense back pain' after it became 'unmanageable and demands immediate attention,' the singer-songwriter announced.