Blink-182 cancel two shows due to illness

9 August, 2024

Blink-182 performing live

Blink-182 have been forced to cancel two shows due to illness on their current US tour.

The band updated fans on social media yesterday (August 8) that their two upcoming shows at Kansas City and St. Louis would be affected.

They wrote: “Unfortunately, due to illness we are unable to make it to Kansas City and St. Louis”, adding that they were “so sorry and hope to see you all next time.”

No further details about the illness was shared or who was affected.

Fans who purchased through Ticketmaster will receive an automatic refund while those who purchased through a “third-party reseller” are being advised to “reach out to your point of purchase” for details on how to obtain a refund.

The band are currently in the middle of their US tour. Any remaining tickets for the remaining dates can be purchased here, whilst VIP package options for the tour can be viewed and purchased here. See all remaining dates below:

AUGUST:
12 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
13 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center
15 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Centre

Blink-182 will also headline Reading & Leeds festival later this month, alongside Liam Gallagher, Lana Del Rey, Fred Again.., Gerry Cinnamon and Catfish & The Bottlemen. Visit here for remaining tickets.

Earlier this week (August 6), Blink-182 frontman and guitarist Tom DeLonge made light of a harsh review of the band’s recent show at Lollapalooza, which called the band “cringe-worthy”.

The review of the set from over the weekend was shared by local outlet The Daily Illini, which shared a negative take on their headline slot at the Chicago music festival.

In the piece, the journalist began by calling the set “cringe-worthy and repulsive”, as well as “unworthy” of wrapping up the festival. They also took issue with the crude sense of humour the musicians integrate into their performances.

DeLonge, however, seemed to take the comments in his stride, going on to share a snippet of the review online to make light of the criticism. Sharing a screenshot of the title, which read: “Blink-182’s performance distastefully closes Lollapalooza”, he quoted another snippet of the review in his caption, before adding his own take.

“Why are two men who have wives and kids making jokes about sleeping with each other’s mothers?… oh my god, I’m dying hahaha fuck, I love this band.” Fans were quick to side with the musician too, with many calling out the reviewer for not having a sense of humour when it comes to the members’ whole schtick as a band.

“Tell you’ve never listened to blink without telling me you’ve never listened to blink,” one wrote, while Hoppus’ wife Skye Hoppus commented: “Dying. Love This so much.”

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