Pearl Jam were forced to cancel their London concert just hours before their performance after one of their band members fell ill.
The 90s rock band were due to play at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday but left fans devastated after they announced the gig would no longer take place.
In a last-minute announcement on social media on Friday, the band shared that they “couldn’t be more disappointed” but that “there was no other option.”
Fans shared their anger over the cancellation of the concert, saying they would lose money after having paid for travel and accommodation.
A statement on X, formerly Twitter, read: ‘Pearl Jam’s concert scheduled for Saturday 29th June at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London has sadly been cancelled due to illness within the band.
Pearl Jam were forced to cancel their London concert on Saturday, just hours before their performance, after one of their band members fell ill (pictured, in 1992)
The 90s rock band were due to play Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday but left fans devastated after announcing the gig would no longer take place (Mike McCready, Jeff Ament and Eddie Vedder pictured in May)
‘This decision was the last thing we wanted to have to make, especially since we know many of you made travel plans based on the tour schedule. There was simply no other option based on our current health and also the need to prevent further damage.
‘We couldn’t be more disappointed to not be able to play one of our favorite cities on this tour. Despite all efforts, it was not possible to reschedule the concert due to existing scheduling commitments.
“We are deeply grateful for your support and sincerely apologize to the incredible Pearl Jam community for the inconvenience and disappointment.
‘Tickets will be refunded at the point of purchase.’
Pearl Jam consists of founding members Jeff Ament, Stone Gossard, Mike McCready, and Eddie Vedder, plus Matt Cameron, who joined in 1998. Keyboardist Boom Gaspar has also been a touring/session member of the band since 2002.
The band’s fans wished the band member the best, but expressed their displeasure at losing money.
Picking up in the comments below the ad, they wrote: ‘…Eddie’s voice sounded rough…get well soon…’;
“I’m devastated, but the most important thing is that you get well soon.” “I’m devastated. I sold out of this Green Day concert. Get well soon, Eddie.”
A statement on
A statement on X, formerly Twitter, read: ‘Pearl Jam’s concert scheduled for Saturday 29th June at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London has sadly been cancelled due to illness in the band (Eddie Vedder and Stone Gossard pictured in June)
Pearl Jam consists of founding members Jeff Ament, Stone Gossard, Mike McCready and Eddie Vedder, plus Matt Cameron, who joined in 1998 (pictured in 1992).
Fans shared their anger over the cancellation of the concert and said they would lose money after having paid for travel and accommodation.
‘Gutted, some pounds sterling was spent. Train booked, hotel room purchased. Take care Eddie and the gang. What to do in London now’;
“Ohhh, I hope whoever is sick gets better soon. I have tickets, but the funniest thing is that I couldn’t go tonight because a family member is sick. Something’s going on! #PearlJam.”
“I hope Eddie gets better, but I’m devastated. They’re one of my favorite bands and I desperately wanted to see them. Transportation, hotel, tickets, all booked and now all wasted. Not a good time to lose so much money. Unfortunately, ticket refunds “They’re just the tip of the iceberg for people.”
‘I hope you feel better soon, Eddie, and that you make a full recovery! I was worried about you during the Manchester show when you mentioned your concern that continuing could cause you long-term damage. Thanks for keeping going, but the band’s health comes first. We’ll be here when you get back!’
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, for 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 Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder on stage.
He was seen performing an acoustic version 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.
Mimicking the image on his T-shirt, Bradley showed off his rock-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 rejoining the band, after changing into a graphic T-shirt, to perform singer-songwriter Neil Young’s Rockin’ in the Free World.
At one point he picked up a tambourine to show off his rhythm.
Mimicking 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 gave each other a side hug and shared an emotional moment with drummer Matt Cameron.