Paul Simon cancels shows at the last moment, singer's health suddenly deteriorates; fans disappointed

Fans of legendary singer Paul Simon, known for iconic albums like 'Graceland' and 'Sounds of Silence', were left downcast after he canceled his two much-awaited concerts in Philadelphia suddenly.

In a statement uploaded on his official Instagram account on Saturday itself, confirmation was given that performances scheduled on Philadelphia's 'Academy of Music' on June 28 and 29 will no longer take place. The reason given was - unbearable and chronic back pain, which is requiring immediate medical attention.

Paul Simon is currently on his 'A Quiet Celebration Tour', which has once again become a means of bringing the great music of his career to the fans. As part of this tour, he is performing in many cities of America. His first show in Philadelphia was successfully held on Thursday, but the last two shows have now been cancelled.

The statement clarified that all the spectators who bought tickets for these two shows will get a full refund. Ticket holders can contact their point of purchase or local ticket provider.

Paul Simon's team has assured that a small medical procedure has been planned in the coming days. It is expected that after the surgery, he will recover soon and return to the stage and continue the rest of the shows. Also, they can consider new dates for the cancelled shows of Philadelphia - although no guarantee has been given at the moment.

Now the eyes of the fans are fixed on the show to be held in Long Beach, California on July 7, which is the next stop of the tour. After this, Paul Simon is going to perform for five consecutive nights at Disney Hall in Los Angeles. However, it will be decided whether he will be able to do the rest of the shows or not according to the doctor's recommendation and the speed of recovery.

As soon as this news came out, Paul Simon's fans on social media wished him a speedy recovery. Many users talked about giving priority to his health and addressed him as a 'legend'. Paul Simon's music has been touching the souls of people not only in America but all over the world. In such a situation, his fans are constantly keeping an eye on his health updates.