Neil Young and Crazy Horse Forced to Cancel Tour Due to Health Concerns
The highly anticipated Love Earth Tour by Neil Young and Crazy Horse has been abruptly halted due to health concerns within the band. The tour, which began on April 24 in San Diego, was set to run until September 29 in Los Angeles. However, after a performance in Clarkston near Detroit on June 22, several band members fell ill, leading to the cancellation of all remaining dates.
The band announced the unfortunate news on their official website, expressing their regret and apologizing to fans for the inconvenience. They stated, "We'll try to book some of the dates we missed when we're back on our feet and ready to rock." The tour was meant to celebrate the release of their new album Fu##in' Up, which came out on April 20, coinciding with Record Store Day. The album features ten tracks, including revamped old songs from the group.
New Album Releases Amidst Tour Cancellation
Despite the tour's cancellation, fans can still enjoy new music from Neil Young and Crazy Horse. On June 28, they released Early Daze, a special edition album comprising ten tracks recorded in the late 1960s. This collection includes rare recordings and previously unheard versions of well-known songs such as "Come On Baby Let's Go Downtown," "Winterlong," and "Wonderin'." Additionally, it features the original mono mix of "Cinnamon Girl."
The band also released a live album titled Fu##in' Up in April, recorded in Toronto at the end of 2023. While the tour's cancellation is a significant disappointment, fans can take solace in the fact that new material is still being produced. The band has promised to reschedule missed dates and continue creating new albums once they recover.
- The Love Earth Tour was eagerly awaited by fans, marking the first time in ten years that Neil Young and Crazy Horse performed together. The tour's abrupt end has left many fans disappointed, especially those who had made extensive travel plans to attend the concerts.
- The band members, Neil, Micah, Ralph, and Billy, have expressed their sincere apologies for the inconvenience caused by the cancellations. They have assured fans that they will attempt to reschedule the missed dates and continue to produce new music once they are healthy again.
