Iconic rock band makes cryptic statement, then abruptly cancels all tour dates. Why?
Change your fall plans. That classic rock concert you had on your calendar is not happening, folks.
We’re talking about the Steve Miller Band, which has canceled all dates of its American tour, which was slated to kick off next month in Upstate New York.
Among the 31 stops nixed, a considerable chunk were in Florida. Before stops in St. Augustine and Estero, the “Fly Like an Eagle” singer was set to hit Hard Rock Live near Hollywood Oct. 5, and move on to Tampa.
The reason? Force majeure. Aka Mother Nature.
“The combination of extreme heat, unpredictable flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes and massive forest fires make these risks for you our audience, the band and the crew unacceptable,” said the band’s social media statement, explaining the abrupt move.
Gen-Xers and older may be the most disappointed by this news. The lead singer, 81, is responsible for such evergreen hits as “The Joker,” “Jet Airliner,” “Take the Money and Run” and many more cool oldies.
Will Miller and his crew ever be back to grace stages again? Here’s to hoping.
“Don’t know where, don’t know when… We hope to see you all again,” the statement concluded. “Wishing you all peace, love and happiness. Please take care of each other.”
At least disappointed ticketholders don’t need to do anything beside wallow in grief and watch grainy YouTube videos from the ‘80s. Refunds will reportedly be issued to the original method of payment used at time of purchase, as soon as funds are received from the event organizer.
So check your credit card bill.
