Brian Wilson announced Tuesday he is scrapping his May concert dates so he can undergo back surgery.
“As some of you might know I have been having some issues with my back that has very recently gotten worse,” Wilson explained in a message to fans. “It runs in my family, Carl had back problems as well. My doctors have told me that I need to have back surgery immediately. They are optimistic that this will finally relieve the pain.”
Promising the cancelled shows will be rescheduled, the 75-year-old Beach Boys icon said he was “very sorry for any inconvenience this may cause to everyone who was coming out to see us.”
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There are no Canadian shows scheduled for May. Wilson is set to perform on July 15 in Colwood, B.C.
Beach Boys co-founder Mike Love – and Wilson’s cousin – offered his support in a Facebook message alongside a photo of he and Wilson playing basketball.
“I know what it's like to have the (Wilson) back gene," he shared. ”I am sympathetic and empathetic, as I myself have had back problems as early as junior high.
“Feel better soon Brian.”