Sex Pistols cancel entire tour due to serious injury

The Sex Pistols have faced a setback, leading to the unfortunate postponement of their upcoming US tour, much to the dismay of their fans. The band was gearing up to perform their renowned 1977 album in its entirety, but guitarist Steve Jones’s broken wrist has disrupted their plans.

In a message shared on Instagram, the band expressed their regret over the situation and announced the unfortunate news. Steve Jones himself provided an update, revealing, “I’ve got some good news and bad news. What do you want first? Okay, the bad news: I’ve broken my wrist, so unfortunately we won’t be doing any shows for a while.”

While the exact cause of Jones’s injury remains undisclosed, the timing, just a day before his birthday, was less than ideal. However, Jones remained optimistic about his recovery, stating that his surgeon predicted a return to playing guitar in the near future. The band affirmed that the performances would be rescheduled once Jones has fully recovered, but the timeline for this remains uncertain.

The healing process for a broken wrist typically takes between six to 12 weeks, hinting at a potential rescheduling into the new year. They directed fans to monitor the venues’ websites for updates and thanked everyone for their support and understanding.

The upcoming tour was set to follow up on a successful UK stint the previous year, with Frank Carter taking over vocal duties in place of the absent John Lydon, formerly known as Johnny Rotten. Steve Jones shared on a podcast that he and Lydon had not communicated in years, indicating a fractured relationship between former bandmates. Lydon, who now performs with Public Image Ltd., has criticized the band’s reforming without him, labeling their performances as ‘karaoke.’

Despite the internal tensions, fans remain hopeful for the band’s return to the stage once Steve Jones has healed from his injury. The Sex Pistols’ enduring legacy and influence on the punk rock scene continue to resonate, leaving a lasting impact on music history. While the unforeseen circumstances have paused their tour plans, supporters eagerly anticipate their triumphant comeback when the time is right.