Springsteen is being treated for symptoms related to the disease, which causes ulcers to form in the stomach.
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band’s 2023 tour will be postponed until 2024, citing doctor’s advice.
The Boss, who last week celebrated his 74th birthday, is “steadily recovering” from peptic ulcer disease, a press release read.
“Out of an abundance of caution,” the remainder of this year’s tour has been pushed to next year.
Earlier this month, Springsteen announced that he would be postponing all of his US September 2023 dates while he was treated for symptoms related to the disease, which causes ulcers to form in the stomach or small intestine that can cause heartburn, nausea and stomach pain.
The newly postponed shows include Canadian dates and a West Coast run of Phoenix, San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.
Rescheduled concerts will be announced this week and will take place at the original venues.
Peptic ulcer disease can be dangerous, leading to bleeding and emergency situations such as perforation of the ulcer through the stomach. Typical treatment uses common drugs called proton pump inhibitors, such as Prilosec, which can help heal the ulcers within four to six weeks.
“Thanks to all my friends and fans for your good wishes, encouragement, and support,” Springsteen said in a short statement. “I’m on the mend and can’t wait to see you all next year.”
Springsteen’s 2023 tour, his first in six years, kicked off on 1 February in Florida. His worldwide tour has flown him to Europe, including London. Springsteen headlined the British Summertime Festival in London’s Hyde Park in July, to an audience including Peter Gabriel, Billy Joel, Jon Bon Jovi and Roger Federer.
Source: Euro News
