Sure has postponed the U.Ok. leg of their Fragile Tour so guitarist Steve Howe can bear “an important operation that wants restoration time,” the band introduced on Thursday.
The tour, which was scheduled to start on April 22 and run by Could 4, is at present being rescheduled for Could 2027, with new dates to be introduced quickly.
“Sure and administration prolong their honest gratitude for the understanding, endurance and continued assist from their followers proven throughout this time, they usually stay up for returning to the U.Ok. in 2027 for an unforgettable run of exhibits,” Howe stated in an announcement.
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The prog-rock legends famous that extra tour dates in Japan and the USA are at present being organized for later in 2026 and can proceed as deliberate.
What to Anticipate From Sure’ Fragile Tour
As its identify suggests, the Fragile Tour finds Sure taking part in their landmark 1971 album of the identical identify in its entirety. The band launched a U.S. leg of the tour final fall, taking part in a number of songs for the primary time in years, together with “Onward,” “Madrigal,” “Quickly,” “Tempus Fugit” and “Runaround.”
Fragile granted Sure their main industrial breakthrough and is hailed as one of many best prog-rock albums of all time. The uniquely structured LP options 4 full-band compositions plus solo contributions from all 5 members, an concept steered by then-drummer Invoice Bruford.
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“All of the band’s albums had a novel really feel and strategy,” Howe mirrored final 12 months. “After The Sure Album, so many issues got here collectively, with [co-producer] Eddie Offord steering the proceedings. Whereas the band centered on solely 4 fundamental songs with full preparations, every of us wrote and designed a solo piece, which was Invoice’s nice concept. It is pretty ‘odd-ball,’ however we have been on the peak of our creativity, decided for fulfillment.”
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