Jeff Lynne introduced he’ll now not be capable of carry out at Electrical Mild Orchestra’s closing live performance on Sunday because of sickness, bringing the final leg of their temporary, injury-ridden farewell tour to an unceremonious finish.
The band was scheduled to carry out at London’s Hyde Park on Sunday, headlining a star-studded invoice together with the Doobie Brothers, Steve Winwood, Dhani Harrison and extra. On Saturday, nevertheless, Lynne introduced that the present wouldn’t proceed as deliberate.
“Jeff Lynne is heartbroken to report that he will be unable to carry out at tomorrow’s BST Hyde Park present,” an announcement from the bandleader stated. “Jeff has been battling a systemic an infection and is presently within the care of a crew of docs who’ve suggested him that performing is just not attainable right now nor will he be capable of reschedule.
“The legacy of the band and his longtime followers are foremost in Jeff’s thoughts in the present day — and whereas he’s so sorry that he can not carry out, he is aware of that he should give attention to his well being and rehabilitation right now.”
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It’s unclear on the time of this writing whether or not the present will proceed with the remainder of the lineup. Data concerning refunds can be out there on the Hyde Park web site quickly, however the occasion web page continues to be reside.
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The Hyde Park gig marks the second consecutive present ELO was compelled to cancel because of Lynne’s sickness. The band scrapped their Thursday present at Manchester’s Co-Op Reside because of Lynne’s sickness as properly.
“Sadly because of sickness tonight’s scheduled efficiency of Jeff Lynne’s ELO on the Co-Op Reside is not going to be going forward,” the band wrote on social media. “Jeff is devastated he can not carry out this night. Extra data will develop into out there as quickly as attainable.”
The ultimate leg of ELO’s Over and Out tour obtained off to a shaky begin final Saturday within the band’s hometown of Birmingham, the place Lynne needed to carry out with out his guitar because of a damaged hand.
“I’ve had a guitar in my hand all my life, however not tonight,” the bandleader instructed a supportive viewers. “Nothing would hold me away from you.”
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