The Damned have postponed their scheduled performance in San Francisco on Wednesday, November 11th due to ill health within the band. The announcement was posted on Instagram.
The band issued an apology to fans who were expecting to attend the show and confirmed they are working to reschedule the date.
“We’re very sorry to announce that, due to ill health, The Damned have been forced to postpone their show in San Francisco this Wednesday, November 11th,” the band wrote on Instagram. “We sincerely apologise to everyone who was looking forward to the show and for any inconvenience or disappointment this may cause.”
The Damned added that they hope to arrange a new date for the performance. Tickets purchased for the original show are eligible for a full refund at the point of purchase.
“Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to see you again once we can re-arrange the show. More news to follow. And of course for those who want a full refund, the can be obtained at the point of purchase,” the band said.
The postponement marks an unexpected change to the band’s schedule as they work through health issues affecting their upcoming performances.
The San Francisco show was part of The Damned’s Final Damnation 50 tour, which celebrates the UK punk icons’ 50th anniversary. The tour kicked off on October 16 in Boston and was scheduled to wrap up on November 17 in Los Angeles. The band said at the time, “We’re calling it Final Damnation because, bearing in mind the advanced years of the participants it’s fairly unlikely we’ll undertake anything quite like this again.”
Health issues have already disrupted the tour. During the band’s Chicago show on October 31, bassist Paul Gray became sick but continued performing, and Captain Sensible then contracted the same illness. The line-up for the tour features Dave Vanian, Captain Sensible, Rat Scabies, Paul Gray, and Monty Oxymoron.
The postponement in San Francisco comes as the band manages ongoing health concerns while on the road. The tour continues to be a significant undertaking for the veteran band members, who are celebrating five decades since their formation.
