British musician Jamie Morrison, who is best known as the drummer for Stereophonics and 86TVs, has issued a statement to his fans after being rushed to hospital earlier this week.
“HEALTH IS WEALTH,” Morrison, 41, wrote on Instagram this morning alongside a photo of himself posing with a peace sign in a hospital bed, and a lengthy missive that also saw him apologise to fans of 86TVs.
“It’s been the craziest couple of days of my life, and certainly not the crazy I am used to,” Morrison, who was forced to pull out of a show at Nottingham’s Rescue Rooms minutes before he was set to take the stage, wrote.
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“I want to apologise to anyone who bought tickets, I will make this up to you in the ferocity of my vibrations when we return,” his statement continued.
“I promise the only reason I am currently not in my ‘happy place’ with you all is because the doctor’s [sic] were adamant I am a maniac for even considering this to be an option.”
After being admitted to hospital on Monday (Tuesday in Australia), Morrison was advised by doctors not to perform. It meant 86TVs were forced to cancel their remaining tour dates, which saw them issue an emotional statement apologising to fans.
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”We had quite a dramatic day yesterday when, minutes before doors opened in Nottingham, Jamie was rushed into hospital,” the band wrote in a statement shared to their social media pages.
“He is still in there and has been strongly advised by doctors to not attempt to do the shows this week.
“We are all heartbroken about this – the shows on this run really have been our best ever – but obviously health comes first.”
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“Please send your love and get wells to one of the best to ever do it,” the statement continued.
“Huge apologies to anyone who has made plans for these shows, especially with long distance travel. We know there are a number of you that have had plans around this for a long time and were planning on sending off this record with us this week.
“We love you and thank you for all the support. Please contact your point of purchase to arrange a refund. x.”
The rockers were almost at the end of their 2024 tour following the release of their debut album.
They were due to perform next in Manchester, Birstol, London, Cambridge and Leeds, with the tour scheduled to conclude on December 1.
In his statement, Morrison thanked his band, loved ones, NHS hospital staff and friends for their support during his health scare.
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He did not disclose any specific information about his episode, but he did say he is expected to recovery wholly.
“It’s been a humbling experience folks, I am going to make a full recovery and will spend this time being grateful and acknowledging how lucky I am to be in the same orbit as all of the people I mentioned above,” Morrison wrote.
“Health comes first, but I do feel a sense of responsibility to make this up to you, so when I am able, I will. It will be made up in positive energy, performance and pure vibes.”
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