Blink-182 has had to cancel three of their shows in Mexico due to Mark Hoppus, their bassist, being unwell. The trio, which includes Tom DeLonge (vocals and guitar) and Travis Barker (drums), has previously cancelled one show before having to cancel the two remaining shows. Promoter Ocesa released a statement on Friday, April 5, stating that “Dear fans, sadly, Blink-182 shows on April 5 and 6 at Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City have been cancelled due to illness.” Hoppus also wrote on his Discord account saying “We don’t take cancelling lightly,” he added, “We appreciate your understanding and support.”
Cancelling their show was not an ideal choice for the group, however, it was necessary. In a statement, Hoppus explained the situation writing “For me and my illness, I have seen a doctor here and talked to my doctor back home. I am on multiple medications and have been in bed the past three days except to go to the show, and yesterday I was hoping it was just allergies…Saw docs, was told I had an acute infection in my throat and severe bronchitis. Got on meds immediately with the kind help of the local promoters and have been on treatment.” The risk of continuing the shows was not worth the further deterioration of Hoppus’s health.
Ocesa has pledged to refund ticket-holders for the cancelled shows. Those who purchased tickets online will receive automatic refunds, while those who used box office or Ticketmaster centers will need to request a refund starting Monday, April 8, at the place of purchase. Blink-182 is scheduled to visit the UK for its summer tour, following rescheduling as Barker cancelled a show due to an “urgent family matter”. The group will perform at the Reading and Leeds festival later this year.
In other news, DeLonge will be releasing a sci-fi novel on June 11. The novel, which is titled “Poet Anderson… of Nightmares,” follows a “troubled dream-walker” named Poet Anderson as he travels through “hidden realms” on a quest for power to end the evil force called “The Nightstalker.”
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