Rush Postpones 2 Shows After Geddy Lee Diagnosed With Laryngitis and Bronchitis
Rush's reunion tour hits a snag as lead singer Geddy Lee faces health issues.
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📍 How it ended
Rush postponed two Texas shows and delayed their reunion tour after Geddy Lee was diagnosed with laryngitis and bronchitis. The band rescheduled dates as the frontman battled these illnesses.
Epilogue added 15d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Rush has postponed two shows in Texas. The postponements come after lead singer Geddy Lee was diagnosed with laryngitis and bronchitis. Coverage emphasizes the impact on the band's reunion tour, with outlets like Billboard, Rolling Stone, and Yahoo reporting on the cancellations. GuitarPlayer.com and Vulture also discuss past tour disruptions, including an incident involving guitarist Alex Lifeson.
The postponements affect shows at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. Coverage from local outlets like WFAA and Hometown News Now highlights the impact on local fans. Pollstar News and Ultimate Classic Rock focus on the logistical challenges of rescheduling. The next steps for the tour are unclear.
Coverage does not yet specify whether rescheduled dates have been announced. Fans and industry watchers will be monitoring for updates on the tour's future dates and any potential impact on other scheduled performances.
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Quick answers
Which shows have been postponed?
Rush has postponed two shows at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
What is the reason for the postponements?
The postponements are due to Geddy Lee being diagnosed with laryngitis and bronchitis.
Have new dates been announced?
Coverage does not yet specify whether rescheduled dates have been announced.
Coverage (15)
- Rush Forced to Postpone Two Texas Shows As Singer Geddy Lee Battles Laryngitis/Bronchitis Billboard · 21d ago
- Rush delays reunion tour as Geddy Lee battles illnesses yahoo.com · 21d ago
- “This finger canceled three shows on this tour.” As Rush are forced to reschedule dates on their reunion tour, we recall how Alex Lifeson’s broken finger once stopped the band at a crucial moment in their rise GuitarPlayer.com · 21d ago
- Classic rock band postpones concerts due to medical issues ahead of Bay Area appearance San Francisco Chronicle · 21d ago
- Rush postpones two Fifty Something shows due to Geddy Lee's illness Hometown News Now · 21d ago
- Rush Postpones Two Dickies Arena Shows Citing Sickness For Frontman Geddy Lee Pollstar News · 21d ago
- Rush Postpones Two Texas Shows After Geddy Lee’s Laryngitis and Bronchitis Diagnosis WRIF · 21d ago
- Rush delays reunion tour as Geddy Lee battles illnesses Cleveland.com · 21d ago
- The Rush Reunion Tour Is Off to a Slow Start Vulture · 21d ago
- Rush Forced to Postpone Two Texas Shows As Singer Geddy Lee Battles Laryngitis/Bronchitis Yahoo · 21d ago
- Classic rock band changes 2 concert dates due to health issues Syracuse.com · 21d ago
- BREAKING NEWS: Rush Announces Last-Minute Concert Postponements Ultimate Classic Rock · 21d ago
- Rush postpones two Dallas-Fort Worth shows due to illness The Music Universe · 21d ago
- Rush postpones 2 more shows at Dickies Arena after lead singer diagnosed with laryngitis, bronchitis WFAA · 21d ago
- Rush Postpones 2 Shows After Geddy Lee Diagnosed With Laryngitis and Bronchitis Rolling Stone · 21d ago
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