Call them the walking wounded.....so many musicians dealing with health issues!
Graham Nash broke his patella (kneecap) in a fall about six weeks ago, but he's going forward with his tour.
He posted a video on Instagram showing him walking with a cane, captioning it with, "I’ve been laying low, taking things slowly but surely and am well on the healing path!
“Most importantly, I feel great, my spirits are up, I’m not in pain, and I’m doing everything I should be to get stronger each day.”
As for his tour, he adds, "If it’s okay with all of you, I might just have a seat for our shows this time around and sing you some songs like that.
“Hope you won’t mind. I’ve still got the best band playing with me and we are ready to make you smile. Your good energy will be part of what will boost me up each day. So, here I come! One small but steady step at a time.”
The 83-year old Nash starts his tour today in Red Bank, New Jersey.
Also dealing with health issues, 77-year old Jeff Lynne, of Electric Light Orchestra fame, is also not letting a broken bone interfere with his tour.
He broke his left hand, which prevented him from playing guitar at the opening of his Jeff Lynne's ELO UK farewell tour Saturday in his hometown of Birmingham, England.
He told the audience at the Utilita Arena, “I’ve had a guitar in my hand all my life, but not tonight. Nothing would keep me away from you.”
While he didn't say how he broke his hand, there is talk on social media that he had a run in with a door on a taxi.
Joining Lynne at Saturday's show was George Harrison's son, Dhani (prn: Danny), who played acoustic guitar on two Traveling Wilburys songs – “Handle With Care” and “End of the Line.”
His dad and Lynne were in the super group along with Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison and Tom Petty.
Lynne takes his tour to Manchester, England on Wednesday followed by the finale in London's Hyde Park on Sunday.
Aldo Nova, 68, has found out that life is not a fantasy as he's suffered a severe back injury after a fall, leading to the cancellation of his tour.
His wife, Sylvia Bechard, says, "Due to an unfortunate fall down a flight of stairs, Aldo has suffered a cervical spine fracture at the level of C1, which is a serious injury.
Fortunately, he does not need spinal surgery but has to wear a special neck brace for up to a year depending on his progress. I will keep you updated on a regular basis."
Randy Bachman had to cancel his performance last Tuesday at the Canada Day National Evening Show in Ottawa due to a minor medical issue.
His office released a statement saying, "He is under doctor’s care and is doing well, but out of an abundance of caution, he needs to rest and take care of himself."
Bachman, 81, starts another tour with his version of BTO on July 18th in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Bachman-Turner Overdrive are performing at The Majestic Theatre in Dallas on August 26th.
Unfortunately for former Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman, his ailment is a little more serious as he has to undergo surgery, resulting in the postponement of his U.S. tour.
He spokesperson says, "It is with great regret that Rick Wakeman has to postpone his Strictly Wakeman tour of the U.S. with Hayley Sanderson in July as his doctors have recommended that he undergo surgery this month to correct an ongoing health issue.
"Please hold on to your tickets as they will be valid for any rescheduled dates.
When further information about the shows is available, ticket holders will be informed. Rick's UK tour with the English Rock Ensemble in October and other ongoing commitments are not affected."
Wakeman, who is 76, was scheduled to start his nine-date tour on July 18th in Richmond, Virginia with stops in Connecticut, New Jersey, Ohio, New Hampshire, New York State and Pennsylvania through July 31st.