‘Heartbroken’ rocker’s hospital bed announcement
The frontman of 90s rock legends Goo Goo Dolls has delivered some crushing news to fans from his hospital bed.
Goo Goo Dolls lead singer John Rzeznik was hospitalised with pneumonia and cancelled a series of concerts in South Africa.
Wearing a blue medical gown and black Herschel hat, the Slide singer apologised to fans for having to postpone the shows in a video captured from what appeared to be his room in a hospital.
The popular ‘90s rock band was scheduled to perform in South Africa from December 4-7.
“Hey everybody, it’s John from the Goo Goo Dolls,” Rzeznik said from his bed in the video posted to social media. “I’m truly sorry that I cannot be there, but I wound up going to a doctor, and I have pneumonia. And they checked me into a hospital. And I’m stuck here for a day or two.
“We’re working on getting back down there as fast as we can, and I will keep you informed about that. I’m just really sorry that we couldn’t do this. I apologise that this happened. We’ll come down there, we’ll make it up to you guys.
“Thanks for being patient.”
Following his video message, updated tour dates flashed across the screen for the end of March.
On Instagram, the band posted, “We’re heartbroken to postpone our South Africa shows. This country means so much to us, and we were so excited to create more memories with you. Sadly, my doctor has advised rest and recovery. Thank you for your understanding — we’ll make it worth the wait when we return in March 2025!”
The Goo Goo Dolls found mainstream success with the 1995 release of their breakthrough single, Name, from their fifth studio album. Three years later, Iris, written for the Nicolas Cage film City of Angels, earned the group accolades and spent nearly a dozen weeks on the Billboard Hot 100.
Since releasing their sixth studio album, Dizzy Up the Girl in 1998, the band has sold millions of albums worldwide and has continued to tour.
In April 2025, the Goo Goo Dolls will join Zach Bryan, Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Ashley McBryde and Lana Del Rey at the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, California.
This story originally appeared on Fox News and is republished here with permission.
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