Renowned musician Bruce Springsteen finds himself battling illness once again, leading to the postponement of two eagerly anticipated concerts in Philadelphia. The rock legend's health news was announced through Springsteen's official social media account, where the message read, "Due to Bruce Springsteen having been taken ill, his concerts with the E Street Band at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on August 16 and 18 have been postponed. We are working on rescheduling the dates, so please hold on to your tickets as they will be valid for the rescheduled shows."
While Springsteen faces the task of recuperation, upcoming tour dates remain on the horizon. The band's next scheduled performances are just over a week away, set to take place on August 24 and 26 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
This year has seen its share of health challenges for the music icon. Earlier in the year, illness led to the postponement and rescheduling of concerts in Albany, Columbus, and Uncasville, CT, which were attributed to illness without specific details provided. In April, Springsteen and his wife, Patti Scialfa, tested positive for COVID, forcing them to cancel an appearance and miss the American Music Honors awards show. Fortunately, they swiftly recovered and resumed their tour commitments.
The ongoing tour has also faced some absences within the E Street Band. Members such as Steven Van Zandt, Nils Lofgren, Soozie Tyrell, and Jake Clemons have missed shows at various points.
Despite these setbacks, Springsteen and the E Street Band continue to forge ahead with a robust touring schedule throughout the year. The tour stretches across the eastern United States until September, followed by a Canadian leg in November.
