Frank Turner annuleert Pukkelpop

Slecht nieuws voor de fans van Frank Turner. Hij annuleert zijn optreden op Pukkelpop wegens rugproblemen. Mean zal vervangen en zal de marquee morgen openen.

Pukkelpop,

Frank Turner cancelt zijn show op Pukkelpop. Het optreden was gepland tussen 14u25 en 15u10 in de Marquee, Een ingreep aan zijn rug verhindert hem om morgen zijn show op Pukkelpop te doen.

In een officieel statement laat hij volgende weten: "To quote Black Flag, "I am not a machine". Dammit. Ever since Bonnaroo Festival (back in June) I've had a slight issue with my back. As of last weekend, 30 something shows later, it's become a serious thing, and despite my best efforts to ignore it, bully it into submission or just punk rock through the whole thing, it's a problem I need to deal with. My doctor has sent me in for a spinal epidural shot tomorrow, which means there is no way I can play at Pukkelpop, Gampel or Highfield Festivals this weekend. Anyone who knows me even vaguely will know that, as well as being in a fair amount of pain, I'm filled with rage at my puny weakling back for letting me down, not to mention all the people at the shows. I can only humbly apologise. Hopefully I can sort this issue now and going forward I'll be fine to keep touring til I'm old and gray. Speaking of the future, people coming to Hatfield, Reading and Leeds need not worry - the shows will go ahead, we are working on a plan, and if I have to do them in a goddamn wheelchair I will. Everyone in my team, from the Sleeping Souls on down, are being really great about making sure that the show goes on. Thanks for your patience and good wishes."