Jimmy Buffett postpones tour dates for the remainder of the yr, citing well being points and “transient hospitalization”

Iconic singer Jimmy Buffett has postponed his tour for the rest of the yr, citing unspecified well being points and a “transient hospitalization.” The 75-year-old, finest identified for hits like “Margaritaville” and “Come Monday,” mentioned he plans to renew touring subsequent yr. 

“Due to well being points and transient hospitalization, Jimmy might want to chorus from touring for the remainder of the yr,” the tour mentioned in a press release that Buffett posted to Twitter. “On physician’s orders, he should take this time to recuperate and heal. Jimmy appears ahead to getting again on stage subsequent yr.” 

The assertion didn’t present specifics about Buffett’s well being points or hospitalization. 

The determination impacts Buffett’s 5 deliberate live shows for the remainder of the yr: two in Las Vegas, Nevada, and one every in California, Utah and Idaho. The Las Vegas live shows shall be rescheduled from October to March 2023, the California live performance shall be held on a yet-unannounced date in 2023, and the Utah and Idaho live shows shall be canceled, the assertion mentioned. 

Buffett has spent a long time touring along with his Coral Reefer Band every summer time, however the COVID-19 pandemic hampered his capacity to be on stage in entrance of his tens of 1000’s of loyal followers, often known as “Parrotheads.” During that point, he carried out digital live shows, together with some for first responders. 

“You know, traditionally you consider it, in instances like this you continue to must have a bit enjoyable,” Buffett instructed “CBS Sunday Morning” in the summertime of 2020. “You nonetheless must have a relaxation from what is going on on.” 

When requested throughout that interview about his ideas on mortality, which he has mentioned overtly prior to now, Buffett mentioned, “You know, there’s an finish developing there.” But the singer additionally expressed hope concerning the years to come back. 

“At 73, you recognize, I look forward at folks that I do know now,” he mentioned. “You know, we simply misplaced one who was an expensive buddy and an awesome inspiration, Carl Reiner, at 98. That’s who I take a look at up there. … And then I’ll take a look at the 80-year-olds which are nonetheless doing it. And I take a look at the late-70-year-olds which are nonetheless doing it.” 

“So, that is who I’m watching,” he added. “And working appears to be the magic elixir if you find yourself fortunate sufficient to be an entertainer, or do issues you can nonetheless do at that age.”