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Paul Simon Cancels 2 Shows To Undergo “Minor Surgical Procedure” For Back Pain

Paul Simon has cancelled two shows on the A Quiet Celebration tour, his first since 2018, as he undergoes a minor surgery.

Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Global Citizen Paul Simon has cancelled two shows on the A Quiet Celebration tour, his first since 2018, as he undergoes a minor surgery. On Saturday, the 16x Grammy winner had to cancel his June 28 and 29 shows scheduled for Philadelphia’s Academy of Music following “chronic and intense back pain.” The post continued, “However, we are hopeful after this minor surgical procedure which has been scheduled in the next few days, Paul will be able to complete the tour as well as look into returning to make up these dates.”

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