British rock band cancels tour dates after ‘unexpected and catastrophic event’ at member’s home
Fans are expressing concern for the group.
The British punk rock group, The Damned, announced that they will have to cancel their tour after a ‘catastrophic event’.
The group announced on social media that they had been forced to cancel some tour dates in their North American leg of their tour, due to an unspoken catastrophe.
The band shared a note on their social media, cancelling dates which were set to take place over the weekend.
‘We are very sorry to have to cancel our Seattle, Portland and Vancouver shows this weekend, due to an unexpected and catastrophic event at a member of The Damned’s home,’ it read.
‘We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Refunds will be available for our two headline shows at your point of purchase.’
The wording of the announcement has confused and scared fans who have expressed concern for the rock group.
The Damned is a rock group first formed in the 1970s and made up of five musicians, who are now in their 60s and early 70s.
The group consists of lead vocalist Dave Vanian, guitarist Brian James, bass and backing vocalist Paul Gray, keyboardist Monty Oxymoron, drummer Rat Scabies and bassist (and later guitarist), Captain Sensible, who co-founded the band.
They are best known for their hits, including Neat Neat Neat, New Rose, Life Goes On, and The Shadow of Love.
Since 1977, the group has created 12 albums, with their most recent, Darkadelic, released in 2023.
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The band has had five members on and off over the years (Picture: Jim Dyson/Getty Images)Fans have been quick to share their concern for the band on social media.
‘Oh no! Sending the band good vibes. Hoping all works out!’ said vinylslipmatt.
‘Sending loads of positivity and hoping everything gets better back home. ❤️’ said patapowebynight.
‘What? What happened? Hope everything will get better soon. Your health and well being comes first. Wish you all the best ????’ said mywar_.
‘You are as deserving of time to grieve/deal with what life throws at ya as anyone else. Mad respect for taking care of yourselves. See ya next time! ????’ added second_chance_recordspdx.
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