Legendary rocker Steven Van Zandt thought he might have food poisoning, but it turns out it was something much more serious, and because of that he announced that he will miss several upcoming shows with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.
Van Zandt commented on X, “I had a sharp pain in my stomach and thought it was food poisoning, but it turned out to be appendicitis.” I was fortunate to find a first-rate hospital in San Sebastian. Operation was a huge success, and I want to return to the stage for at least one of the Milan performances. I appreciate all of the positive energy. I’ll see you shortly.
Prayers and well wishes were quickly sent to him by fans.
I believed I could have food poisoning after experiencing a strong ache in my stomach, but it turned out to be appendicitis. I was fortunate to find a first-rate hospital in San Sebastian. Operation went really well, and I hope to return to the stage for at least one of the Milan performances. I’d want to thank everyone for
Keep going. Someone wrote, “Stevie.” When I was thirteen, I had it. It’s not horrible to recover. Only hurts when you laugh!!
Springsteen and the band are now on tour in San Sebastian, Spain.
Rolling Stone said the next scheduled date on the tour is June 27 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. The band is then slated to perform back-to-back shows at San Siro Stadium in Milan on June 30 and July 3, according to the outlet.
There has been no announcement as to who might replace Van Zandt for the shows that he will have to miss.
Van Zandt plays the guitar and mandolin in the E Street Band and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the group in 2014. He is also an actor who has had roles in The Sopranos and Lilyhammer.
