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LYNYRD SKYNYRD FORCED TO CANCEL REMAINING CO-HEADLINE TOUR DATES WITH SAMMY HAGAR DUE TO MEDICAL CONDITION OF THE BAND’S GARY ROSSINGTON;
BAND ANTICIPATED TO COMMENCE THEIR OWN “VICIOUS CYCLE” TOUR AUGUST 23.
LYNYRD SKYNYRD have been forced to cancel the remainder of the “Party of a Lifetime” co-headline tour with Sammy Hagar due to the medical condition of the band’s founding lead guitarist GARY ROSSINGTON. Sammy Hagar, with whom the band began touring July 19, will announce his confirmed tour plans through the remainder of August on Tuesday, August 5. Meanwhile, it’s anticipated that LYNYRD SKYNYRD’s own “Vicious Cycle Tour” will commence August 23 in Omaha, Nebraska.
Last week, ROSSINGTON–who underwent a successful open heart surgery in late February and was greenlighted to return to the road–was urged by his doctor to rest in order to combat medical fatigue. The group subsequently cancelled five concerts (from August 1 through August 6).
Upon further medical testing and analysis, Dr. Matthew W. Gwynn at Atlanta Neurology determined that ROSSINGTON suffered a mild seizure and he’s now under the doctor’s care. ROSSINGTON was released from the hospital yesterday and will need at least three weeks of house rest prior to touring.
LYNYRD SKYNYRD lead singer JOHNNY VAN ZANT states, “We’re hopeful that Gary will have a speedy recovery and look forward to performing in the near future.”
VAN ZANT goes on to say that “Lynyrd Skynyrd encourage all of the fans to head out and see Sammy carry the torch. Sammy’s an excellent artist! Great music and hot babes. What more could you ask for?”
For those fans wanting ticket refunds, please contact venue box offices for details. It is anticipated that LYNYRD SKYNYRD will make scheduled performances at a later date in these cities.
Here are the “Vicious Cycle” tour dates in support of the band’s current album of the same name on Sanctuary. For more information, please go to lynyrdskynyrd.com.
Sat 8/23 Omaha, NE Levi-Carter Park
Tue 8/26 St. Paul, MN Minnesota State Fair
Fri 8/29 Crown Point, IN Lake County Fair
Sat 8/30 Plymouth, WI Sheboygan Fair
Sun 8/31 DuQuoin, IL DuQuoin State Fair
Mon 9/01 Lake Erie, PA Lake Erie Speedway
Thu 9/04 Glen Allen, VA Innsbrook Pavillion
Fri 9/05 Portsmouth, VA Harbor Center
Sat 9/06 Danville, VA Carrington Pavillion
Wed 9/10 Atlanta, GA Hi Fi Buys Center
Fri 9/12 York, PA York State Fair
Sat 9/13 West Springfield, MA The Big E
Tue 9/16 Trenton, NJ Sovereign Bank Arena
Thur 9/18 Columbus, OH Germaine Ampitheatre
Fri 9/19 Noblesville, IN Verizon Wireless Music Center
Sat 9/20 Burgettstown, PA Post-Gazette Pavilion
Sun 9/21 Dayton, OH Nutter Center
Tue 9/23 Bloomsburg, PA Bloomsburg Fair
Wed 9/24 Albany, NY Pepsi Arena
Fri 9/26 Raleigh, NC Alltel Pavillion
Sat 9/27 Charlotte, NC Alltel Pavillion
Sun 9/28 Chattanooga, TN Finley Stadium
Tue 9/30 Tulsa, OK Tulsa State Fair
Thu 10/2 Oklahoma City, OK Zoo Amphitheater
Fri 10/3 Bonner Springs, KS Verizon Amphitheatre
Sat 10/4 St. Louis, MO UMB Bank Pavillion
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