Paramore has needed to cancel the remaining dates for the pop-punk band’s This Is Why tour after frontwoman Hayley Williams contracted a lung an infection.
Williams shared the information on the band’s Instagram account Thursday, writing, “After my lung an infection compelled us to postpone 4 exhibits, I hoped per week off of performing and a strict medication routine would permit my physique to heal sufficient to complete off this tour robust.”
Paramore initially postponed exhibits final month in San Francisco, Seattle and Oregon on account of an “sickness throughout the touring social gathering.” The band then resumed exhibits earlier this week in San Francisco, however after Wednesday’s present in Seattle, they made the choice to cancel the final two performances so Williams can give attention to her well being.
“I’ve been doing the whole lot I can to combat this an infection so we wouldn’t need to disappoint anybody with extra information of postponements and cancellations,” the band’s lead vocalist’s message continued. “After struggling by the previous few exhibits and consulting with my physician, we’re sadly realizing that it’s previous the purpose of eager to push by to placed on an excellent present for all of you.”
Williams added that she was in danger for “long-term harm” and wanted “to concentrate to my physique.”
“We’re so sorry to all of you who had been so affected person with us as we rescheduled these and certain rearranged journey plans to nonetheless come out,” the singer mentioned. “I bodily can’t go on. I do know this isn’t nice information for anybody. Thanks a lot to your continued assist.”
Following Wednesday’s present, Williams additionally took to her Instagram story to share some further particulars, writing, “My lungs are simply not therapeutic shortly sufficient to maintain up. It acquired a bit scary tonight.”
The impacted exhibits embrace Portland on Aug. 10 and Salt Lake Metropolis on Aug. 13. The band additionally famous that refunds can be found at level of buy.
