Paul Simon, 83, reveals major health update after 'intense pain'
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Legendary singer Paul Simon offered a major health update on Thursday, just days after he canceled several concerts due to his condition.

The 83-year-old singer revealed last week that he had to cancel two performances in Philadelphia, due to, ‘chronic and intense back pain.’

He shared a new update through a statement on his Instagram page, where he revealed the surgery he underwent was successful.

‘This week, Paul Simon had surgery to relieve the severe back pain he has been struggling with for a while,’ the announcement started.

‘Thanks to a great team of doctors, the surgery went well, as expected,’ the statement added, before revealing he’ll need more rest.

‘However, it has become clear that he will need one additional day of rest and recuperation to ensure he is able to perform at the top of his ability in Long Beach,’ the statement continued.

Legendary singer Paul Simon offered a major health update on Thursday, just days after he canceled several concerts due to his condition.

Legendary singer Paul Simon offered a major health update on Thursday, just days after he canceled several concerts due to his condition.

The 83-year-old singer revealed last week that he had to cancel two performances in Philadelphia, due to, ' chronic and intense back pain .'

The 83-year-old singer revealed last week that he had to cancel two performances in Philadelphia, due to, ‘ chronic and intense back pain .’

'As previously reported, Paul Simon underwent a surgical procedure this week to alleviate severe back pain that he has been experiencing for some time,' the statement began.

‘As previously reported, Paul Simon underwent a surgical procedure this week to alleviate severe back pain that he has been experiencing for some time,’ the statement began.

‘Therefore, out of an abundance of caution, we have made the decision to move the previously scheduled show on Monday, July 7 at the The Terrace Theater in Long Beach, to Tuesday, July 8,’ the statement added.

‘We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, but Paul is looking forward to seeing everyone in Long Beach on Tuesday,’ the singer’s team continued.

The statement added that all tickets purchased for Monday will be honored for the Tuesday show.

‘For those unable to revise their plans, refunds are available at point of purchase,’ the statement concluded. 

Last week, Simon shared a similar statement, just hours before his performance in Philadelphia.

‘Paul has been struggling with chronic and intense back pain,’ the statement read. 

‘Today it became unmanageable and demands immediate attention. Unfortunately, we have to cancel these shows at this time, as we don’t have the ability to reschedule them,’ the statement continued.

‘However, we are hopeful after this minor surgical procedure which has been scheduled in the next few days, Paul will be able to complete the tour as well as look into returning to make up these dates,’ the statement explained.

'As previously reported, Paul Simon underwent a surgical procedure this week to alleviate severe back pain that he has been experiencing for some time,' the statement began.

‘As previously reported, Paul Simon underwent a surgical procedure this week to alleviate severe back pain that he has been experiencing for some time,’ the statement began.

'We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, but Paul is looking forward to seeing everyone in Long Beach on Tuesday,' the singer's team continued.

‘We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, but Paul is looking forward to seeing everyone in Long Beach on Tuesday,’ the singer’s team continued.

Simon announced the tour in February, marking his return to the stage after retiring from touring in 2018 due to hearing loss

Simon announced the tour in February, marking his return to the stage after retiring from touring in 2018 due to hearing loss

‘In the meantime, please go to your point of purchase or local ticket provider for a full refund.’ 

Simon performed at the venue on Thursday night—the first of what was meant to be a three-show run in Philadelphia as part of his A Quiet Celebration Tour. 

His next scheduled performance is set for July 7 at the Terrace Theater in the Long Beach Performing Arts Center in Long Beach, California. 

Simon announced the tour in February, marking his return to the stage after retiring from touring in 2018 due to hearing loss. 

The tour has been hitting smaller, intimate venues including Austin’s Bass Concert Hall, Denver’s Paramount Theatre and New York City’s Beacon Theater in mini-residencies.

After his stop in Long Beach, Simon is scheduled to continue the tour with stops in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver and Seattle, before wrapping in early August. 

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