Pearl Jam were forced to cancel their London gig just hours before they were due to perform after one of their band members fell ill.
The 90s rock band band were set to play Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday but left fans gutted after they announced the gig would no longer go ahead.
Taking to social media on Friday in a last minute announcement, the band shared that they ‘couldn’t be more disappointed’ but that there was ‘no other option’.
Fans shared their upset at the gig being cancelled, saying they would lose out on money after having paid for travel and accommodation.
A statement on X, formerly Twitter, read: ‘The Pearl Jam concert scheduled for Saturday, June 29 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London has regrettably been cancelled due to illness in the band.
Pearl Jam were forced to cancel their London gig on Saturday just hours before they were due to perform after one of their band members fell ill (Pictured in 1992)
The 90s rock band band were set to play Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday but left fans gutted after they announced the gig would no longer go ahead (Mike McCready, Jeff Ament and Eddie Vedder pictured in May)
‘This decision was the last thing we wanted to have to make, especially as we know so many of you made travel plans based on the tour schedule. There was simply no other option based on our current health and also having to avoid further damage.
‘We couldn’t be more disappointed to not play one of our favourite cities this tour. Despite best efforts, rescheduling was not possible at this time due to existing schedule commitments.
‘We are deeply grateful for your support and sincerely apologise to the incredible Pearl Jam community for the inconvenience and disappointment.
‘Tickets will be refunded at point of purchase.’
Pearl Jam is made up of founding members Jeff Ament, Stone Gossard, Mike McCready, and Eddie Vedder, as well as Matt Cameron, who joined in 1998. Keyboardist Boom Gaspar has also been a touring/session member with the band since 2002.
Fans of the band wished the band member well but expressed their upset at losing out on money.
Taking to the comments under the announcement, they wrote: ‘…Eddie’s voice was sounding rough.. get well soon…,’;
‘I’m gutted but more importantly get well soon,’; ‘I’m gutted. Sold my tickets to Green Day for this gig. Get well soon Eddie,’;
A statement on X, formerly Twitter, read: ‘The Pearl Jam concert scheduled for Saturday, June 29 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London has regrettably been cancelled due to illness in the band
A statement on X, formerly Twitter, read: ‘The Pearl Jam concert scheduled for Saturday, June 29 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London has regrettably been cancelled due to illness in the band (Eddie Vedder and Stone Gossard pictured in June)
Pearl Jam is made up of founding members Jeff Ament, Stone Gossard, Mike McCready, and Eddie Vedder, as well as Matt Cameron, who joined in 1998 (Pictured in 1992)
Fans shared their upset at the gig being cancelled, saying they would lose out on money after having paid for travel and accommodation
‘Gutted, it was a few £££s spent. Train booked , hotel room bought. Take care Eddie and the gang. What to do in London now,’;
‘Ohhh I hope whoever’s ill is better soon. I have tix but funny enough couldn’t go tonight due to illness in my family. Something’s going around! #PearlJam,’;
‘Hope eddie gets better but gutted. One of my favourite bands and desperately wanted to see them. Transport, hotel, tickets, everything booked and all now wasted. Not a good time to lose so much money. Unfortunately ticket refunds are just the tip of the iceberg for people,’;
‘Hope you feel better soon Eddie and that you recover fully! I was worried for you during the Manchester gig when you mentioned your concern that continuing may cause long term damage. Thank you for soldiering on, but the band’s health comes first. We’ll be here when you return!’
In May, Bradley Cooper was seen jumping on stage and performing with rock band Pearl Jam at the Napa Valley Expo in California.
Bradley joined frontman Eddie Vedder, who inspired his character Jackson Maine in his 2018 film A Star Is Born, to perform an acoustic rendition of Maybe It’s Time, according to a Rolling Stone report.
Later, Bradley took off his apron and sunglasses as he joined Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam onstage
He was seen performing an acoustic rendition of Maybe It’s Time alongside the Pearl Jam frontman, who he previously said inspired his character Jackson Maine in his 2018 film A Star Is Born
Imitating the image on his T-shirt, Bradley showed off his rocker-inspired high jump while performing singer-songwriter Neil Young’s Rockin’ in the Free World with Eddie and the band
At the end of Pearl Jam’s set, Bradley was seen joining the band again, after changing into a graphic T-shirt, to perform singer-songwriter Neil Young’s Rockin’ in the Free World.
He picked up a tambourine at one point to show off his rhythm.
Imitating the image on his T-shirt, Bradley also showed off his rocker-inspired high jump while performing with Eddie and the band.
At the end of the song, Bradley went for a side hug and shared a touching moment with drummer Matt Cameron.
