Motorhead Cancels Spring European Tour.
Motörhead
Cancels Spring European Tour
It is
with great regret that Motörhead has to announce the cancellation of their
European tour, scheduled to start February, 2014.
Many
concerted, diligent and focused efforts were made by founding member, and
international icon, Lemmy Kilmister to deal with a range of health issues
relating to diabetes. While there has been undoubted progress, Lemmy and the
band were advised by doctors that it was still too soon to resume full touring
activities, and so for the good of the future, the band and Lemmy reluctantly
agreed to cancel.
No-one
is hurting more over this than Lemmy, and he feels the aggravation and
inconvenience of every ticket, and every method of transportation, already paid
for by loyal fans in anticipation of the tour. Being a road warrior of over 50
dedicated, non-stop years, it is equally distressing for him to be unable to
occupy the top lounge of the trusty tour bus (his spiritual home) but Lemmy
recognizes that his long-term health must win. It goes without saying that
Lemmy profusely apologizes for inconveniences caused, but he does want everyone
to know that he is continuing on the road to a full recovery, and that the
prognosis long-term is very good.
Fans
have shown tremendous support for Lemmy, and it has meant so much to him. As he
told Rolling Stone,
"Oh,
man, the fans were unbelievable when I got sick," he says. "No bitching. It was
all 'Take your time, get better. Don't worry, we'll wait for you. Get
well.'"
Rome
was not built in a day...like Lemmy's health. But there is some strong light at
the end of the tunnel here...we thank you so very much for your continued love,
support and understanding.
posted by Alan Burridge at 2:29 AM
