Birmingham Arena show cancelled...

[BlueDenimLamp]

Reports are coming in that tonight's FM show has been cancelled...

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Unfortunately tonight's Fleetwood Mac performance has been postponed due to illness. Show is rescheduled for 7 July, tickets remain valid.</p>&mdash; Genting Arena (@GentingArena) <a href="https://twitter.com/GentingArena/status/608321437728952322">June 9, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/VTCoventry">@VTCoventry</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/VTRugby">@VTRugby</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/VTWolverhampton">@VTWolverhampton</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/VTStaffordstn">@VTStaffordstn</a> Fleetwood Mac cancelled at Gentings Arena tonight</p>&mdash; VT Birmingham Intl. (@VTBhamIntl) <a href="https://twitter.com/VTBhamIntl/status/608319039409143808">June 9, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tonight's <a href="https://twitter.com/fleetwoodmac">@fleetwoodmac</a> show at <a href="https://twitter.com/GentingArena">@GentingArena</a>, Birmingham has been cancelled. Refunds are available from your point of purchase.</p>&mdash; Counteract (@counteractmag) <a href="https://twitter.com/counteractmag/status/608319004739026944">June 9, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">To all our customers at Fleetwood Mac tonight at Genting Arena. The even has been postponed to 7th July. All... <a href="http://t.co/8zz8PmJhoD">http://t.co/8zz8PmJhoD</a></p>&mdash; Double8tickets.com (@88tickets) <a href="https://twitter.com/88tickets/status/608320264829575168">June 9, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Looks like it has been postponed to 7/7/15

Does anyone have any more info?

[James89]

According to a few tweets, some people have gone to the arena and have been turned away because it's cancelled.

I went last night so I feel really lucky to have seen them and they were on top form but maybe it's Christine as she didn't do Songbird at the end.

At least it looks as though it has been re-scheduled. I'm so sorry for those who were going tonight. :sorry:

[poetinmyheart]

I just read this on tumblr. How gutting for those people who were on route. At least there is a confirmed reschedule date. I hope whoever is unwell feels better soon and that those who were going this evening are able to make it on the 7th.

[BlueDenimLamp]

I just read this on tumblr. How gutting for those people who were on route. At least there is a confirmed reschedule date. I hope whoever is unwell feels better soon and that those who were going this evening are able to make it on the 7th.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">very annoyed!!! Travelled all this way to see Fleetwood Mac, only for it to be rescheduled!!!!! FUMING is an understatement!!! <a href="https://twitter.com/GentingArena">@GentingArena</a></p>&mdash; Dan Johnston (@DANJO_UK) <a href="https://twitter.com/DANJO_UK/status/608326957990834176">June 9, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Looks like quite a few are upset as can be expected...At least a make up date was issued quickly...

[Silver Springs]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">very annoyed!!! Travelled all this way to see Fleetwood Mac, only for it to be rescheduled!!!!! FUMING is an understatement!!! <a href="https://twitter.com/GentingArena">@GentingArena</a></p>&mdash; Dan Johnston (@DANJO_UK) <a href="https://twitter.com/DANJO_UK/status/608326957990834176">June 9, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Looks like quite a few are upset as can be expected...At least a make up date was issued quickly...

Not exactly helpful for those who can't afford travel expenses/hotel expenses/etc again...

[jbrownsjr]

Not exactly helpful for those who can't afford travel expenses/hotel expenses/etc again...

Yeah, that is a huge bummer.

[BlueDenimLamp]

Not exactly helpful for those who can't afford travel expenses/hotel expenses/etc again...

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">To all those turning up to see <a href="https://twitter.com/fleetwoodmac">@fleetwoodmac</a> tonight in Birmingham it's cancelled <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FleetwoodMac?src=hash">#FleetwoodMac</a> just been give this <a href="http://t.co/3RaadEe7yC">pic.twitter.com/3RaadEe7yC</a></p>&mdash; Louise Fell (@L_O_U_L_A) <a href="https://twitter.com/L_O_U_L_A/status/608316762317299713">June 9, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

It's in the statement that you are S**T out of luck for expenses...
Last minute cancellations suck...

[Silver Springs]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">To all those turning up to see <a href="https://twitter.com/fleetwoodmac">@fleetwoodmac</a> tonight in Birmingham it's cancelled <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FleetwoodMac?src=hash">#FleetwoodMac</a> just been give this <a href="http://t.co/3RaadEe7yC">pic.twitter.com/3RaadEe7yC</a></p>&mdash; Louise Fell (@L_O_U_L_A) <a href="https://twitter.com/L_O_U_L_A/status/608316762317299713">June 9, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

It's in the statement that you are S**T out of luck for expenses...
Last minute cancellations suck...

And **** out of luck in getting to see a show if the losses wipe you out.....

[James89]

I don't know what the 'illness' is but I'm pretty sure whatever it is they're just being extra cautious because of their 'Isle of Wight Festival' slot on Sunday which has been massively talked about and well documented so they have to be 100% on point for that.

I'm pretty sure that's what it is.

[poetinmyheart]

I wonder if Manchester will go ahead as planned.

[Silver Springs]

I don't know what the 'illness' is but I'm pretty sure whatever it is they're just being extra cautious because of their 'Isle of Wight Festival' slot on Sunday which has been massively talked about and well documented so they have to be 100% on point for that.

I'm pretty sure that's what it is.

So in other words, the Isle of Wight crowd are more important than the Birmingham crowd? Sod "that bunch of people" because we need to be on top form for "this bunch of people".

Nice..

[LesPaulPlayer91]

I don't know what the 'illness' is but I'm pretty sure whatever it is they're just being extra cautious because of their 'Isle of Wight Festival' slot on Sunday which has been massively talked about and well documented so they have to be 100% on point for that.

I'm pretty sure that's what it is.

I'd imagine it's either Lindsey, Stevie or Christine. Singing's the one thing you can't really pull off at all if you're ill. I'd imagine it isn't because of the IoW show, as they've no doubt annoyed a hell of a lot of people by cancelling the show. On an unrelated note, Robert Plant's had to cancel some shows in the last few days due to illness. It happens unfortunately. I'm actually amazed that, given the amount of shows I go to, in the last ten years only two have been cancelled and one rescheduled and to be fair one of them was Michael Jackson at The O2...

[poetinmyheart]

I'd imagine it's either Lindsey, Stevie or Christine. Singing's the one thing you can't really pull off at all if you're ill. I'd imagine it isn't because of the IoW show, as they've no doubt annoyed a hell of a lot of people by cancelling the show. On an unrelated note, Robert Plant's had to cancel some shows in the last few days due to illness. It happens unfortunately. I'm actually amazed that, given the amount of shows I go to, in the last ten years only two have been cancelled and one rescheduled and to be fair one of them was Michael Jackson at The O2...

Yeah, if it was to better prep for IOW, you'd think they would cancel the show directly before?

[LesPaulPlayer91]

Yeah, if it was to better prep for IOW, you'd think they would cancel the show directly before?

Yeah, exactly. Plus, whilst the IoW show is bound to attract more media coverage than usual it's not like Glastonbury where most of the headliners' sets are broadcast live.

[Dustmybroom]

Just arrived at NEC Birmingham! Now I 'm crying! This is my worst nightmare! I said to my self I will travel for The Mac tour one more tour, as to old for all this! Time of work, travel, accommodation enough already!!

[SteveMacD]

First world problems.

[Dustmybroom]

Not first world just the second...

[Blue Horizon]

Just got back from the cancelled gig after a four and half hour round trip. By pure chance my wife and I stopped at strensham services on the M5 motorway southbound for something to eat and who did we come across just walking out........Mr Mick Fleetwood! A few people were having their photos taken with Mick and I then stepped forward to shake his hand and asked who was ill. Mick said that Christine has lost her voice but that she will be ok in a couple of days and that the gig has been re-scheduled for July 7th. So hopefully the Isle of Wight gig should be unaffected.

[James89]

Just got back from the cancelled gig after a four and half hour round trip. By pure chance my wife and I stopped at strensham services on the M5 motorway southbound for something to eat and who did we come across just walking out........Mr Mick Fleetwood! A few people were having their photos taken with Mick and I then stepped forward to shake his hand and asked who was ill. Mick said that Christine has lost her voice but that she will be ok in a couple of days and that the gig has been re-scheduled for July 7th. So hopefully the Isle of Wight gig should be unaffected.

That is truly incredible. Wow. At least it's nothing serious and hopefully Christine will be back in top form very soon. I think that's probably why she didn't feel confident enough to do Songbird last night.

[nicepace]

Bummer for those who were heading to the show.

Get well soon, Christine. Hopefully it isn't anything serious. We love you, girl!

[poetinmyheart]

Just got back from the cancelled gig after a four and half hour round trip. By pure chance my wife and I stopped at strensham services on the M5 motorway southbound for something to eat and who did we come across just walking out........Mr Mick Fleetwood! A few people were having their photos taken with Mick and I then stepped forward to shake his hand and asked who was ill. Mick said that Christine has lost her voice but that she will be ok in a couple of days and that the gig has been re-scheduled for July 7th. So hopefully the Isle of Wight gig should be unaffected.

wow wow wow. What are the chances?

Wishing Christine well.

[chiliD]

"Due to Illness".

Uh, huh, sure...they're SICK of each other! :lol:

[Dustmybroom]

Wishing Chris the very best of health. Long live the Mac...

[SteveMacD]

After all that time on the road, those dogs were perhaps a little too welcomed.

[michelej1]

I'm actually amazed that, given the amount of shows I go to, in the last ten years only two have been cancelled and one rescheduled and to be fair one of them was Michael Jackson at The O2...

I can't help it, but that strikes me as amusing. I guess he had a good excuse!

Michele

[Ulpian]

Just got back from the cancelled gig after a four and half hour round trip. By pure chance my wife and I stopped at strensham services on the M5 motorway southbound for something to eat and who did we come across just walking out........Mr Mick Fleetwood! A few people were having their photos taken with Mick and I then stepped forward to shake his hand and asked who was ill. Mick said that Christine has lost her voice but that she will be ok in a couple of days and that the gig has been re-scheduled for July 7th. So hopefully the Isle of Wight gig should be unaffected.

I have Manchester tickets. Hope she is ok for Friday, otherwise I will be fuming!

[olive]

I have Manchester tickets. Hope she is ok for Friday, otherwise I will be fuming!

yeah! how dare a 71 year old woman get sick , all she has to do is get on planes , sleep in strange hotel beds night after night , shake hands with a few strangers , get in and out of cars and limos that are not hers , eat food prepared by strangers in hotels and restaurants and sing nightly after 15 some odd years there's no excuse

[LesPaulPlayer91]

I can't help it, but that strikes me as amusing. I guess he had a good excuse!

Michele

He certainly did! The only one that was a last minute cancellation was Motorhead, I got to the venue which was about an hour away and thought the venue looked surprisingly quiet...

[aleuzzi]

The band is playing too many shows. They should be saving their energy for the next record. At their age they should be cautious and preserve what they have for posterity. Ugh...

[johnnystorms]

LOL since the vitriol if Stevie had been the cancellation, this thread would be 15 pages long

[MoonSister75]

Just got back from the cancelled gig after a four and half hour round trip. By pure chance my wife and I stopped at strensham services on the M5 motorway southbound for something to eat and who did we come across just walking out........Mr Mick Fleetwood! A few people were having their photos taken with Mick and I then stepped forward to shake his hand and asked who was ill. Mick said that Christine has lost her voice but that she will be ok in a couple of days and that the gig has been re-scheduled for July 7th. So hopefully the Isle of Wight gig should be unaffected.

That's so cool you got to meet him :cool:

I hope Mick is being truthful and it's not her hand bothering her again - I'm concerned as she keeps missing out Songbird.

LOL since the vitriol if Stevie had been the cancellation, this thread would be 15 pages long

Yes can you imagine :eek:

[wheart]

The band is playing too many shows. They should be saving their energy for the next record. At their age they should be cautious and preserve what they have for posterity. Ugh...

totally agree with you. How many times did they play the Forum in LA, 4 or 5?? Unnecessary but money makes the world (and Fleetwood Mac) go around...

[Ulpian]

yeah! how dare a 71 year old woman get sick , all she has to do is get on planes , sleep in strange hotel beds night after night , shake hands with a few strangers , get in and out of cars and limos that are not hers , eat food prepared by strangers in hotels and restaurants and sing nightly after 15 some odd years there's no excuse

What, when I have paid a hefty price for travel to the arena from 6 hours away, plus accommodation and various other things. Am I not allowed to fume at that?

Good god.

[Nick]

The band is playing too many shows. They should be saving their energy for the next record. At their age they should be cautious and preserve what they have for posterity. Ugh...

I totally agree with this!

[DashingDan]

With our favorite aging rock band going on these ridiculously long tours and charging very expensive ticket prices I think they should consider the following because cancelled shows are inevitable:

Understudies for the band members (trained impersonators)
and/or
hologram performers

I'm only half-joking here (even their back up musicians are old).

[jbrownsjr]

With our favorite aging rock band going on these ridiculously long tours and charging very expensive ticket prices I think they should consider the following because cancelled shows are inevitable:

Understudies for the band members (trained impersonators)
and/or
hologram performers

I'm only half-joking here (even their back up musicians are old).

With those ticket prices, they should reimburse other expenses up to a point. Imagine flying to England to see them and have the show cancelled.
Nobody told them to tour for 2 years.

[sue]

yeah! how dare a 71 year old woman get sick , all she has to do is get on planes , sleep in strange hotel beds night after night , shake hands with a few strangers , get in and out of cars and limos that are not hers , eat food prepared by strangers in hotels and restaurants and sing nightly after 15 some odd years there's no excuse

well, I don't know...doing as many concerts as they already have, wasn't compulsory, so they (average age 68) knew what they were doing....
Of course bad throats are a singers nightmare, and we all wish Christine a speedy recovery.
But I think its fair to be fuming at the loss of expense that some fans will have incurred.....

[SisterNightroad]

Fleetwood Mac, Robert Plant and Elton John Postpone Shows Due to Illness
By Jeff Giles June 10, 2015 10:14 AM

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There must be something going around among members of the British rock aristocracy, because three of its most prominent members have recently been forced to postpone tour dates.

Classic Rock Magazine reports that Fleetwood Mac and Robert Plant had to make last-minute adjustments to their itineraries, with Mac’s June 9 stop in Birmingham, England, rescheduled for July 7 and Plant missing tour stops in Toronto (June 7) and Detroit (June 9).

According to the Toronto Star, Plant’s Toronto date will now take place Sept. 15, while the Detroit show is now scheduled for Sept. 10.

Fleetwood Mac’s postponement was only attributed to “illness” being suffered by an unspecified member of the band, but Plant was more specific, telling fans he woke up June 7 having “more of a similarity with a crooning Kermit than my normal Golden self.” Diagnosed with laryngitis and ordered not to sing, he wrote, “I’m really disappointed, as I’ve only missed one gig in 15 years – and now here’s two in a row. It’s heartbreaking. I’m furious, frustrated and silent.”

Elton John can understand Plant’s frustration — he was also recently felled by a throat infection, which forced him to cancel a planned June 3 appearance in Geneva. According to John’s official site, his doctor “enforced a speech and singing ban,” and the date won’t be rescheduled: “Due to issues with the Elton John touring schedule, there is no more available space to fit in a new Geneva band concert in 2015.”

John’s since recovered enough to resume his touring duties — and throw a tantrum or two, as he did on June 7, when he reduced a Gloucester security worker to tears after singling her out for being overly strict with audience members. He later attempted to make amends for the uncouth language he used during his outburst, telling the audience, “Whoever told the stewards to be that strict, that’s their fault and not hers, and I apologize.”


Read More: Fleetwood Mac, Robert Plant and Elton John Postpone Shows Due to Illness | http://ultimateclassicrock.com/postponed-concerts-sick-2015/?trackback=tsmclip

[Richard B]

I'm glad Plant got sick after Sasquatch.

[SisterNightroad]

Why, were you there?
All the three of them have such interesting facial expressions though...

[michelej1]

What, when I have paid a hefty price for travel to the arena from 6 hours away, plus accommodation and various other things. Am I not allowed to fume at that?

Good god.

And really when they show up at Isle of Wight, I know that you can't help but be frustrated. Emergencies are one thing, but it seems like they often make a strategic decision as to which shows it would be easiest to cancel.

Michele

[michelej1]

LOL since the vitriol if Stevie had been the cancellation, this thread would be 15 pages long

If Stevie had missed the show because she was ill there would be no vitriol.

Michele

[BlueDenimLamp]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Fleetwood Mac expected to appear at Manchester and Isle Of Wight gigs following illness <a href="http://t.co/gm1hWuRkwC">http://t.co/gm1hWuRkwC</a></p>&mdash; NME (@NME) <a href="https://twitter.com/NME/status/608627597275230209">June 10, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[PenguinHead]

I feel the pain and frustration of the fans who had tickets to the canceled show. You invested so much anticipation, time and money into the event.

Since 1981, I've gone to hundreds of concerts. I've experienced only one cancelled show. In the mid 80s I was driving to a venue to see Elton John, listening to the radio. One and half hours into the two hour commute I heard the DJ say the show was just cancelled. I was devastated. I'd be even more traumatized if I had to take the greater lengths and plans some of you made to attend the show. I hope most of you can recover and make it to the rescheduled show.

I've had concern about the demands of this tour, and the toll it's taking on their well-being. I hope Christine recovers quickly. I know they dropped Seven Wonders and Songbird from the set in the latter part of the US tour. Not sure why.

I'm sure Fleetwood Mac feels bad about disappointing their fans with the cancellation. If they were not so lock-step in their shows and set lists, they could have done some rearranging and performed without Christine. But they are a band on autopilot; flying without it is not an option.

Aside from the Elton John show cancellation, two other incidents stand out.
I attended a Jethro Tull show in the 8os and the show ended abruptly after a half hour! They left the stage quickly, without saying anything. The lights came up in the venue. Everyone was in shock, wondering what happened. I still don't know.

In a smaller venue I was at my very first Maria McKee show. She was touring her second album, which I just loved and still think it's one of her best records. She walked on stage and told the audience she was very sick, but would do her best to get through the show. She managed to get through six songs, then had to call it quits. It was heartbreaking. It would have been a fantastic show. It was a once in lifetime chance to hear those album tracks performed because she had a specially formed band (with horns!) to articulate the songs.

[wheart]

I feel the pain and frustration of the fans who had tickets to the canceled show. You invested so much anticipation, time and money into the event.

Since 1981, I've gone to hundreds of concerts. I've experienced only one cancelled show. In the mid 80s I was driving to a venue to see Elton John, listening to the radio. One and half hours into the two hour commute I heard the DJ say the show was just cancelled. I was devastated. I'd be even more traumatized if I had to take the greater lengths and plans some of you made to attend the show. I hope most of you can recover and make it to the rescheduled show.

I've had concern about the demands of this tour, and the toll it's taking on their well-being. I hope Christine recovers quickly. I know they dropped Seven Wonders and Songbird from the set in the latter part of the US tour. Not sure why.

I'm sure Fleetwood Mac feels bad about disappointing their fans with the cancellation. If they were not so lock-step in their shows and set lists, they could have done some rearranging and performed without Christine. But they are a band on autopilot; flying without it is not an option.

Aside from the Elton John show cancellation, two other incidents stand out.
I attended a Jethro Tull show in the 8os and the show ended abruptly after a half hour! They left the stage quickly, without saying anything. The lights came up in the venue. Everyone was in shock, wondering what happened. I still don't know.

In a smaller venue I was at my very first Maria McKee show. She was touring her second album, which I just loved and still think it's one of her best records. She walked on stage and told the audience she was very sick, but would do her best to get through the show. She managed to get through six songs, then had to call it quits. It was heartbreaking. It would have been a fantastic show. It was a once in lifetime chance to hear those album tracks performed because she had a specially formed band (with horns!) to articulate the songs.

I love Maria McKee!! yeah, that must have been horrible to be there and have her start the show and not be able to carry on. I think that might be even worse than a cancellation cause you get a little taste and then it's over! I wish she would tour more. I would love to see her live. Her voice is an amazing, powerful instrument. :nod:

[Richard B]

I feel the pain and frustration of the fans who had tickets to the canceled show. You invested so much anticipation, time and money into the event.

So true. Like you, I've been to many concerts, both big and small and the only show ever cancelled and never rescheduled was Stevie Nicks. :shocked:
Of course, no one was to blame as it was October 17, 1989.
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[jkmaletic]

LOL since the vitriol if Stevie had been the cancellation, this thread would be 15 pages long

LOL - Yep, with various people accusing her of lying, being overly dramatic, etc.

Jamie

[Macfanforever]

Sorry to hear the bad news.Yea this sucks for you guys that travel 100's of miles or kilometers to the concerts.I've been there.

I forgot which Stevie tour it was but a show in Saratoga Springs NY was canceled because of a bad wind storm or tornado ripped up the area hours before the show.


Another Stevie show was canceled here in the state because of the venue had money issues in paying people.I cant recall which tour at the moment.

On Mac shows here in the state.The only one I can think of when one of Chris's parents pass away.

I hope Chris will feel better for the next show.

We have to understand they are not young spring chickens anymore.
We are so lucky our favorite band is still out and about at their age.

[Macfanforever]

LOL - Yep, with various people accusing her of lying, being overly dramatic, etc.

Jamie

LOL since the vitriol if Stevie had been the cancellation, this thread would be 15 pages long


I agree.........

Anyway I'm glad they will rescheduled the show.

[elle]

LOL - Yep, with various people accusing her of lying, being overly dramatic, etc.

Jamie

oh com'on Jamie you know i love you but even the biggest SN fans can't think she's not overly dramatic! doesn't she even say that about herself - and isn't that the part of her charm and attraction for people?

i haven't seen her being accused of intentionally lying, just not distinguishing what's truth and what are the embellished hazy old stories that got all mixed up over the years. but i don't go to SN forum usually, so maybe people there are saying that?

[jkmaletic]

oh com'on Jamie you know i love you but even the biggest SN fans can't think she's not overly dramatic! doesn't she even say that about herself - and isn't that the part of her charm and attraction for people?

i haven't seen her being accused of intentionally lying, just not distinguishing what's truth and what are the embellished hazy old stories that got all mixed up over the years. but i don't go to SN forum usually, so maybe people there are saying that?

Oh i know she's a self-admitted drama queen, but unfortunately that's caused some people to believe everything she says is over-dramatized. I guess thats her own fault though.
(It's not part of her charm for me, btw)

[iamnotafraid]

- and isn't that the part of her charm and attraction for people?


That charm is wearing very thin.

[Stu]

I got tickets for Elton John as a Christmas present surprise for my Mum a few years ago and he cancelled with 5 hours to go.

My Dad travelled from Scotland to London to see Seasick Steve with me and the venue had flooded, causing problems with the electrics. Cancelled with about an hour until doors opened. Steve came out to play some acoustic stuff to disappointed people turning up to the venue, which was a nice touch (although I didn't see any of it!).
That was pretty gutting, we just propped up a bar for the rest of the night!

I saw Blur at T In The Park years ago and Graham Coxon had food poisoning. He'd been in hospital all day, but they hired a helicopter and despite being an hour late, he turned up and played! Proper trooper.


Nothing much can be done with illness - it can't be an easy decision for any part of the group to make. The companies involved will lose thousands, not to mention obviously the fans.

[WayOfTheDragon]

That charm is wearing very thin.

Paper-thin, like Lindsey's serenity. ;)

[SteveMacD]

LOL since the vitriol if Stevie had been the cancellation, this thread would be 15 pages long
What a load of crap. People are frustrated by her lack of commitment to the band's future. NOBODY wishes her ill, nor would anyone begrudge her if she became ill. Cheap, unnecessary, and uncalled for.

[iamnotafraid]

Paper-thin, like Lindsey's serenity. ;)

Serenity now! Serenity now!

[iamnotafraid]

What a load of crap...


Hey Steve, why don't you just tell us how you really feel?

[jkmaletic]

Paper-thin, like Lindsey's serenity. ;)

(In Tony Soprano voice) " OOOH!!!" :lol: