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Time of India
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Paul Simon shares health update after back surgery: 'It went well, as expected'
Legendary singer-songwriter Paul Simon is on the mend after undergoing a surgical procedure to alleviate severe back pain. The 83-year-old musician, currently on his 'A Quiet Celebration' tour, had to cancel two shows in Philadelphia due to what his team described as 'chronic and intense back pain. ' On July 3, Simon's official social media account shared a statement confirming the surgery was successful and that he is recovering well. 'Thanks to a great team of doctors…' The statement began by reassuring fans reading, 'Paul Simon underwent a surgical procedure this week to alleviate severe back pain that he has been experiencing for some time. Thanks to a great team of doctors, the surgery went well, as expected.' However, the recovery process required a slight adjustment to his tour schedule, as 'it has become clear he will need one additional day of rest and recuperation to insure he is able to perform at the top of his ability in Long Beach. ' As a result, Simon's July 7 performance at 'The Terrace Theatre' in Long Beach, California, has been postponed to July 8. They shared, 'We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, but Paul is looking forward to seeing everyone.' 'Today it became unmanageable and demands immediate attention' The health update followed a previous statement issued on June 30, when Simon abruptly cancelled two shows at Philadelphia's Academy of Music. 'Paul has been struggling with chronic and intense back pain,' the statement read. Adding, 'Today it became unmanageable and demands immediate attention.' At the time, his team explained that the shows could not be rescheduled, saying, 'Unfortunately, we have to cancel these shows at this time, as we don't have the ability to reschedule them.' Still, they remained optimistic about his recovery with 'We are hopeful after this minor surgical procedure which has been scheduled in the next few days, Paul will be able to complete the tour as well as look into returning to make up these dates. ' Looking ahead Simon's 'A Quiet Celebration' tour marks his return to live performance after retiring from touring in 2018 due to hearing loss. The current tour features music from his 2023 album 'Seven Psalms' and select hits from his solo career and the Simon & Garfunkel catalogue. With the surgery behind him, fans are hopeful that Simon will continue the tour as planned and possibly revisit the cancelled Philadelphia dates.
San Francisco Chronicle
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Paul Simon cancels concerts to undergo emergency surgery ahead of S.F. shows
Paul Simon canceled two concerts over the weekend due to health complications, and is scheduled to undergo surgery ahead of his San Francisco shows. 'Paul has been struggling with chronic and intense back pain,' a statement shared to his Instagram account on Saturday, June 28 reads. 'Today it became unmanageable and demands immediate attention.' Due to the pain, the 83-year-old scrapped appearances at Philadelphia's Academy of Music on Saturday and Sunday, June 28-29. He had already completed one of the three scheduled shows at the venue on Thursday, June 27. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee will now undergo a 'minor surgical procedure' in the coming days before proceeding with his A Quiet Celebration Tour, according to the statement. Simon's next show is set for Long Beach on July 7. He is also scheduled for a three-night stint at San Francisco's Davies Symphony Hall on July 19 and 21-22. Though he is unable to reschedule his missed Philadelphia dates immediately, he says he will look into making up the concerts in the future, according to the statement. Full refunds are being offered to ticket holders. The singer rose to fame in the 1960s as co-founder of the folk rock duo Simon & Garfunkel, with hits such as 'Mrs. Robinson' and 'The Sounds of Silence,' before launching his solo career in the '70s. Simon's recent tour came as a surprise to many, after the musician indicated in 2018 that he was retiring from touring due to hearing loss. A year later, however, he performed a headlining set at San Francisco's Outside Lands festival. To assist with live performances, Simon has worked with his production team and Stanford Initiative to Cure Hearing Loss to adapt his stage setup with moving monitors to ensure optimal acoustics. 'I don't think creativity stops with disability,' Simon said in a November interview on 'CBS Mornings.' 'So far, I haven't experienced that. And I hope not to.' Simon's A Quiet Celebration tour launched in New Orleans in early April and is scheduled to wrap up in August in Seattle.
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Iconic Performer, 83, Cancels Two Shows Due to 'Unmanageable' Pain
Iconic Performer, 83, Cancels Two Shows Due to 'Unmanageable' Pain originally appeared on Parade. Paul Simon is going through a rough patch. The legendary singer, 83, was forced to cancel two shows from his A Quiet Celebration Tour in Philadelphia this weekend as a result of "unmanageable" back pain, he shared on his Instagram page. He will also undergo a "minor surgical procedure." "Regretfully, Paul must cancel two shows tonight, June 28, and tomorrow night, June 29, at Philadelphia's Academy of Music," the statement read. "Paul has been struggling with chronic and intense back pain. Today, it has become unmanageable and demands immediate attention. Unfortunately, we have to cancel these shows at this time, as we don't have the ability to reschedule them." The statement continued, noting that they were not yet able to reschedule the concerts for later dates. "Unfortunately, we have to cancel these shows at this time, as we don't have the ability to reschedule them. However, we are hopeful after this minor surgical procedure which has been scheduled in the next few days, Paul will be able to complete the tour as well as look into returning to make up these dates," the statement continued. "In the meantime, please go to your point of purchase or local ticket provider for a full refund." 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Being back on tour was likely a triumph for Simon, who has dealt with significant hearing loss that's kept him off the road in recent years. Hopefully, he'll be back Performer, 83, Cancels Two Shows Due to 'Unmanageable' Pain first appeared on Parade on Jun 29, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Paul Simon cancels shows due to 'intense' back pain that 'demands immediate attention'
Paul Simon has scrapped a pair of shows and will undergo a surgical procedure due to "intense" back pain. The legendary Simon & Garfunkel singer, 83, shared in a statement on Instagram that he has canceled his performances set for Saturday, June 28, and Sunday, June 29, at Philadelphia's Academy of Music. "Paul has been struggling with chronic and intense back pain," the statement said. "Today it became unmanageable and demands immediate attention. Unfortunately we have to cancel these shows at this time, as we don't have the ability to reschedule them." Simon's announcement said that he will undergo a "minor surgical procedure" in the next few days but that he is "hopeful" he will be able to complete his tour and make up the Philadelphia shows. Refunds for the performances are available at the point of purchase. The "Bridge Over Troubled Water" hitmaker is currently in the middle of his A Quiet Celebration tour. He completed a farewell tour in 2018 but announced his return in February, fresh off an appearance on the 50th anniversary special of "Saturday Night Live" with Sabrina Carpenter. Paul Simon returns to touring after 7-year hiatus and 2018 retirement According to his February tour announcement, Simon, "who has been dealing with severe hearing loss," chose "intimate venues with optimal acoustics" for the shows, which began in New Orleans in April and will conclude in August in Seattle, Washington. Paul Simon, graceful poet and musical genius, gets his documentary due 'In Restless Dreams' In a June appearance on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," the 16-time Grammy winner explained he previously "didn't think it was possible for me to be able to perform again with other musicians" due to his hearing loss. Simon is next scheduled to perform in Long Beach, California, on July 7, according to his website. He then has more shows scheduled throughout July in California before he's off to Vancouver and Seattle.
New York Post
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Paul Simon, 83, abruptly cancels concerts due to ‘chronic and intense back pain'
Still achy after all these years. Music legend Paul Simon was forced to cancel two concerts at the last minute this weekend due to 'chronic and intense back pain.' The 'You Can Call Me Al' singer, 83, was scheduled to perform at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia on Saturday, June 28, and Sunday, June 29. Advertisement 7 Paul Simon was forced to cancel two concerts at the last minute this weekend due to 'chronic and intense back pain.' Rick Davis / 7 Simon was scheduled to perform at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia on Saturday and Sunday. CBS via Getty Images Simon took to Instagram shortly before the Saturday show's scheduled start to announce that both concerts had 'regretfully' been canceled because of his startling injury. Advertisement 'Regretfully, Paul Simon must cancel two shows tonight June 28 and tomorrow night June 29 – at Philadelphia's Academy of Music,' the statement began. 'Paul has been struggling with chronic and intense back pain,' it said. 'Today it became unmanageable and demands immediate attention.' 7 Simon took to Instagram shortly before Saturday's show would have kicked off to announce that both concerts had 'regretfully' been canceled because of his injury. Paul Simon/Instagram Simon also revealed that he is scheduled to undergo a 'minor surgical procedure' to fix his back pain and hoped to 'complete the tour' after the surgery. Advertisement 'Unfortunately we have to cancel these shows at this time, as we don't have the ability to reschedule them,' the statement continued. 'However, we are hopeful after this minor surgical procedure which has been scheduled in the next few days, Paul will be able to complete the tour as well as look into returning to make up these dates.' Ticket holders for both shows were offered a 'full refund.' 7 Simon also revealed that he is scheduled to undergo a 'minor surgical procedure' to fix his 'unmanageable' back pain. AFP via Getty Images The 'Still Crazy After All These Years' musician's announcement came just two days after he performed at the Academy of Music on Thursday, June 26. Advertisement The Post has reached out to Simon's rep for comment. Meanwhile, fans rushed to social media to wish Simon well amid his sudden and worrying injury. 7 Fans rushed to social media to wish Simon well amid his injury. CBS via Getty Images 'Heal well Paul!' one person commented alongside the announcement. 'Rest good and heal up, Mr Simon,' another fan wrote. 'We need you healthy.' 'Just landed in Philadelphia from Scotland for the concert, gutted!' a third disappointed fan said. 'Hope it's nothing serious, get well soon.' 'Feel better soon, the songs are great!' a fourth added. 7 'Rest good and heal up, Mr Simon,' one fan wrote. 'We need you healthy.' CBS via Getty Images Advertisement The artist announced his current 'A Quiet Celebrations Tour' back in February shortly after performing 'Homeward Bound' alongside Sabrina Carpenter during the 'Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary Special.' Simon's decision to launch a new tour came as a surprise, especially because the crooner had seemingly retired from the road in 2018 due to hearing loss. Besides performing tunes from his 2023 LP 'Seven Psalms,' Simon has played songs from both his decades-long solo career and his time as one-half of Simon & Garfunkel. 7 The 'Graceland' singer announced his current 'A Quiet Celebrations Tour' back in February. Getty Images for PEN America Advertisement Edie Brickell, Simon's wife of 33 years, has also performed with the legendary hitmaker during the recent gigs. 'I'm going through my repertoire and reducing a lot of the choices that I make to acoustic versions,' he told 'CBS Mornings' earlier this year regarding the tour and his hearing loss. 'It's all much quieter.' Simon's next concert date is currently scheduled for July 7 in Long Beach, Calif. The tour is set to conclude in Seattle, Wash., on Aug. 3.
