Fans Disappointed As Bruce Springsteen Cancels Philly Shows Due To Illness

Introduction

You BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN fans might have been looking forward to seeing him perform live at the CITIZENS BANK PARK in PHILADELPHIA on 16 and 18 Aug but you will have to wait a little longer because the rock legend has cancelled his shows due to an illness and announced the news on his Twitter account saying that he was taken ill and that he was working on scheduling the dates. He also asked the fans to hold on to their tickets because they will be valid for the new shows but what kind of illness did Springsteen have and how did it affect his tour?

The Tour

Springsteen 2023 world tour with the E STREET BAND started in Feb 2023 with a string of US ARENA shows and EUROPEAN STADIUM shows in April and May and then another North American leg in Aug and Sep. The tour featured shows from his latest albums LETTER TO YOU and classics from his long and successful career and the tour had many highlights but also faced many challenges which include COVID-19 cases among the band members which forced them to postpone some shows in March and Springsteen also had a fall on stage in Amsterdam in May which left him with a bruised eyes and a cut lip.

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The Cancellation

The details of his illness are not clear but it was not COVID-19 related according to some sources but it was serious enough to prevent him from performing at his best and Springsteen had a fever and a sore throat according to TMZ. He decided to cancel his shows in Philadelphia hours before the first concert was supposed to take was because he did not want to disappoint his fans with a subpar performance. He also wanted to avoid separating his illness to anyone and his doctor advised him to rest for a few days and take some medication.

The Reactions

His fans were disappointed by the cancellation because they wanted to see him live for a long time and some of them travelled from far away places and spent a lot of money on tickets. Some of them showed their frustration and anger on social media but some fans also showed their understanding and support for Springsteen.

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The Rescheduling

Springsteen has not announced the new dates for his Philadelphia shows and the ticket holders can keep their tickets and use them for the rescheduled shows. They can also request a refund but there will be no changes in the venue for the rescheduled shows and Springsteen is expected to continue his tour on 24 Aug at GILLETTE STADIUM in FOXBOROUGH in MASSACHUSETTS.

Conclusion

The cancellation of Bruce Springsteen of his Philadelphia shows was a drummer for his fans but it was also a necessary decision for his health and safety.