Allman Brothers band legend Gregg Allman has been sidelined for medical reasons once again. Australian rock fans are getting hit hard this year. First the Rolling Stones had to postpone their tour and now Gregg Allman has canceled the remaining dates of his Australian solo tour after breaking his wrist.The tour's promoter Bluesfest Touring broke the news to fans with the following, "Bluesfest Touring regret to inform that Gregg Allman will not be able to perform his Sydney show at the Enmore Theatre on Monday 21st April or his Melbourne show at The Forum on Wednesday 23rd April due to a severe wrist injury worsening since his arrival to Australia.
"Gregg Allman broke his wrist not long before the tour commenced and since, his injury has unexpectedly worsened leaving him in severe pain and unable to perform. Gregg will be returning to the US immediately to seek medical treatment.
"Gov't Mule, fronted by the visionary singer-guitarist Warren Haynes who has been the six- string mainstay and a vocalist for the Allman Brothers Band and Devon Allman, Gregg Allman's son who has appeared in his father's band as well as the Allman Brothers Band will be performing an extended set each.
"Ticket purchasers will be able to receive a full refund if they choose not to attend the show but these will only be available until midnight day of the performance. With any questions regarding ticketing please go to the original place of purchase.
"We apologize to Gregg Allman fans who were looking forward to his appearance. We wish Gregg Allman a fast recovery and look forward to his return to Australia."
This is the second time in a month that Allman has been prevented from performing for medical reasons. Last month, Allman was forced to miss some of the Allman Brothers Band's annual residency shows at New York's Beacon Theatre (they ultimately postponed the final shows), due to a battle with bronchitis.
