Due to an injury that Nathan Followill sustained over the weekend in a tour bus accident, Kings of Leon have had to cancel all shows during the next two weeks. Followill is on strict doctor’s orders to rest to give himself adequate time to recover before the band can pick back up on their Mechanical Bull Tour.
“The process is now to rest in order for healing to take place. To avoid complications and to make a full recovery, a break from performing to Aug. 28 is necessary,” stated Dr. Faiz Bhora, chief of thoracic surgery at Mount Sinai Roosevelt Hospital.
The band will return to the road on Aug. 28 to take the stage at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, N.J.
“I’m counting down the days until I can get back in the saddle and continue what has been our best American tour so far,” Followill stated.
Kings of Leon were involved in a tour bus accident en route to their hotel in Boston when a pedestrian jumped in front of their tour bus, causing the bus to stop short, injuring Followill. Followill is being treated for broken ribs, but is doing well. The band previously postponed their show in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. on Aug. 10. The show is now canceled until further notice.
Refunds for ticket holders will be available at point of purchase. For up to date information, visit www.kingsofleon.com.
Canceled dates include:
Aug. 10 – Saratoga Springs, N.Y.; Saratoga Performing Arts Center
Aug. 13 – Wantagh, N.Y.; Nikon at Jones Beach Theatre
Aug. 15 – Bristow, Va.; Jiffy Lube Live
Aug. 16 – Bethel, N.Y.; Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
Aug. 19- Darien Center, N.Y.; Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
Aug. 20 – Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; Blossom Music Center
Aug. 22 – Cincinnati; Riverbend Music Center
Aug. 23 – Indianapolis; Klipsch Music Center
Aug. 26 – Gilford, N.H.; Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook
