Robin Trower cancels tour due to health issues
Guitarist Robin Trower has canceled his fall U.S. tour due to health issues. The 79-year-old Trower announced the decision on his Facebook page through the following statement.
“It is with great regret that I must inform you that I will be unable to fulfil the upcoming tour of the USA in September/October.
I have struggled with health issues for some time now. Following my latest stay in hospital a few weeks ago, my doctor advised me that the only possible way for an effective long-term solution is to undertake a major operation as soon as possible.
I am currently awaiting confirmation of that date. I have also been advised that the recovery time to 100% full fitness could take a while. This makes committing to a fixed touring period in the near future impossible. I have struggled with this decision but realize I cannot continue touring at this time.
I know that you will be as disappointed as I am, but I am very hopeful that this procedure will give me a new lease of life and I can return to doing what I love the most- playing live ASAP. I look forward to catching up with you all as soon as I am able.”
The tour was scheduled to begin on September 14th in Des Moines, Iowa and conclude in Atlanta, Georgia on October 28th.
In 2023, Trower released his latest album, Joyful Sky, with Sari Schorr, which went to #1 on the Billboard Blues chart.
Mr trower I discovered you when you were with procol harum then I sat in a big arm chair in the middle of a front room in 1972 with a pair of headphones and listen to twice removed from yesterday I’ve played guitar since I was 10 I’m 70 years old I hope you’re going to be fine sir I’ll put a prayer in for you on my prayer lines all over the world God bless you sir I’m glad I took after you
Dear Robin,
I’m a violinist since age 5, classicly raised but rock and Roll in my Bones. Get Better Buddy, I have to See You Preform Live Again, Always Awesome ????????????????????
Wish you a successful operation and good health in the coming months
Dear Sir
I really hope you get this post because being a player from an early age I decided your tone,and style was my pathway.I seen you at Curtis Hixon Hall in Tampa were I was born and raised.I was 10′ from you and i remember this like it was yesterday,you hit a harmonic lick and those Marshalls were screaming and it put me deaf till the next day lol. I was telling all my friends Robin trower death in my ear I was so happy, and dannon and later years I got to meet you I worked at Paragon music in Tampa and the owner son had a band called Squirrels Gone Wild and they opened up for you, the most happy his day in my life.
Sending prayers for a speedy recovery–Much love and many thanks
The world of music is a better place because of you and your music….
Get better and get ready to kick butt—
I wish you the best Robin for a successful operation and speedy recovery. I’ve been a fan of yours for over 50 years. Bridge of Sighs was my first album of yours when I was a kid. I still have it today.
Sending healing vibrations to the most legendary of guitarists; truly original and a kind soul.
You’ve inspired so many and I know that you will continue to do so in the future.
Wishing you a speedy & total recovery; looking forward to seeing you again some day soon in Orlando.
Your music is the sound track to my life. Praying for a complete and speedy recovery.
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