Garbage frontwoman Shirley Manson has updated fans on the injury that has led to the cancellation of the band's 2024 tour dates.
On August 7, Manson went to Garbage's Instagram to share more about her condition, following the band's announcement on August 1 that all remaining 2024 shows will be canceled due to an injury requiring surgery and rehabilitation.
In her post, Manson described her state when she returned home: “I came home from tour to an absolute hot mess. So broken that my poor husband had to push me through Heathrow and LAX airports in a wheelchair. I also had a bout of laryngitis and a huge cold sore on my lip.'
Addressing concerns about her vocal health, Manson shared a picture of her vocal chords, stating: “I was freaking out that I had somehow managed to damage my vocal chords on top of everything else, but yesterday I had them on purpose and everything is as it should. .”
“These are my vocal cords. My doctor said they were beautiful,” she added.
Manson did not initially reveal the nature of her injury when the band announced the cancellation of their concerts.
In a statement posted on Instagram on August 1, they said: “It is with great regret that we announce the cancellation of all of our remaining dates for the rest of the year due to an injury that [frontwoman] Shirley [Manson] continued on our recent tour of Europe which will require surgery and rehabilitation to correct.”
“This is not a decision we took lightly, and we apologize to our amazing fans and supportive supporters,” they wrote. “We look forward to playing for you all again in 2025.”
Manson also went to her personal social media account to share her frustration at having to cancel shows.
“No one is more devastated by this than I am. You know I'd move on if I could,” she captioned the band's announcement.
Among the headline dates were several high-profile festival appearances including Ohana Fest in Dana Point, CA and HFStival in Washington, DC. Liz Phair will now fill in for the band at HFStival, while DEVO will be added to the bill for Ohana Fest.
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