Bruce Springsteen postpones September concerts for peptic ulcer disease treatment
Bruce Springsteen postpones September concerts for peptic ulcer disease treatment Bruce Springsteen (Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
By Jessica Goodman, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
The Boss announced on his website Wednesday that all of his September shows will be postponed as he is being treated for symptoms of peptic ulcer disease.
“Over here on E Street, we’re heartbroken to have to postpone these shows,” Bruce Springsteen wrote.
“First, apologies to our fabulous Philly fans who we missed a few weeks ago. We’ll be back to pick these shows up and then some. Thank you for your understanding and support. We’ve been having a blast at our U.S. shows and we’re looking forward to more great times. We’ll be back soon,” Springsteen said in the statement.
Peptic ulcer disease causes ulcers to form in the stomach or small intestine, according to The Associated Press. It can cause heartburn, nausea and stomach pain.
According to Springsteen’s website, ticketholders will receive information about the rescheduled dates for the following postponed shows:
Sept. 7 - Syracuse, New York at JMA Wireless Dome
Sept. 9 - Baltimore, Maryland at Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Sept. 12 - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at PPG Paints Arena
Sept. 14 - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at PPG Paints Arena
Sept. 16 - Uncasville, Connecticut at Mohegan Sun Arena
Sept. 19 - Albany, New York at MVP Arena
Sept. 21 - Columbus, Ohio at Nationwide Arena
Sept. 29 - Washington, DC at Nationals Park
The tour is reportedly scheduled to resume on Nov. 3 in Vancouver and two shows in Los Angeles at the beginning of December, according to Deadline.
Springsteen and E Street Band’s first tour in about six years started in Tampa, last February. In March, he was forced to postpone his shows in Albany, Connecticut, and Ohio due to illness, the AP reported. He also recently canceled his shows in Pennsylvania for similar reasons.
Springsteen turns 74 years old at the end of September, the AP reported.
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