Why did Bruce Springsteen cancel Philly concert? Singer reschedules tour dates, asks fans to hold on to tickets

Bruce Springsteen had canceled shows in March and he fell down while walking up a stage in May
PUBLISHED AUG 17, 2023
Legendary singer Bruce Springsteen, 73, has rescheduled several tour dates due to his health (Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
Legendary singer Bruce Springsteen, 73, has rescheduled several tour dates due to his health (Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA: Bruce Springsteen has been forced to postpone two concerts in Philadelphia​. The announcement, made on X, stated that the 73-year-old artist's health was the cause for the delay.

Originally scheduled for August 16 and 18 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia with the E Street Band, the concerts will be rescheduled once Springsteen recovers.

"We are working on rescheduling the dates so please hold on to your tickets as they will be valid for the rescheduled shows," a statement from the singer read.

Bruce Springsteen performs onstage at the 23rd Annual Mark Twain Prize For American Humor at The Kennedy Center on April 24, 2022 in Washington, DC.
Bruce Springsteen performs onstage at the 23rd Annual Mark Twain Prize For American Humor at The Kennedy Center on April 24, 2022 in Washington, DC (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images)

Why did Bruce Springsteen cancel Philly's concert?

Springsteen, who is known for the hits 'Born to Run' and 'Dancing In the Dark', has been forced to postpone concerts in Philadelphia due to an illness. This was not the first time he has had to postpone concerts due to his health. 

Bruce Springsteen performs at Barclays Center on April 03, 2023 in New York City.
Bruce Springsteen performs at Barclays Center on April 3 in New York City (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

In March, the icon rescheduled a show in Ohio due to illness. Nothing is known about his illness, leaving fans to wonder if the incidents are linked. His ongoing tour encompasses 37 shows across 32 locations, following the release of his 10th studio album.

Over a remarkable six-decade career, Springsteen has won 20 Grammy Awards, an Academy Award and two Golden Globes. He has been inducted into both the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Springsteen's life story even inspired a Broadway show, for which he received a special Tony Award.

In May, Springsteen made headlines in Amsterdam after taking a tumble while stepping on stage. Despite the fall, he and the E Street Band carried on with the show after a brief interruption.

Bruce Springsteen's health issues

Before making his return to touring, Springsteen disclosed to Vanity Fair that he battled depression and grappled with the aftermath of throat surgery. He underwent the procedure to address the persistent numbness he experienced on his left side while playing the guitar.

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