Raitt’s site reports « the prognosis is good and a full recovery is expected. »
On Monday (April 30), a post on blues singer and guitarist Bonnie Raitt’s website informed fans that she is cancelling spring tour dates with James Taylor due to a health issue.
The website states that « following her annual physical, it was determined she needs to schedule some surgery soon. The prognosis is good and a full recovery is expected. »
Just two days before her announcement, Raitt, 68, appeared on the Acura stage at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival on Saturday (April 28).
« I’m deeply sorry to have to disappoint my fans, James and colleagues with these cancellations, » Raitt wrote. « I was so looking forward to our tour, but I’m very grateful that the doctors feel this can be taken care of with surgery. I’m feeling strong and am in great hands with my wonderful team. I fully expect to return for the second leg of the US tour in June followed by our European tour in July. »
Raitt’s website advises that ticket buyers who would like to request a refund to a James Taylor show affected by this announcement, should do so at your original point of purchase.
On April 28 morning I recommended Raitt ‘s Jazz Fest show with these words: « For decades the roots rockin’ Raitt has been telling us that she can’t make us love her. But Bonnie, it’s just not true; you make us love you every time you sing. »
Get well and get back on the road soon.
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