Scorpions singer Klaus Meine has issued a message to fans regarding the band’s postponement of Australian shows, explaining he underwent surgery to have kidney stones removed and is currently in recovery.
After the rescheduling of both Sydney and Brisbane shows that were moved to a later date due to a “medical emergency,” Klaus Meine has finally made a statement clarifying what exactly is happening with his health.
The 71-year-old rocker described the situation as a “very painful attack” in a social media post, revealing that doctors inserted a stent into his body, to which he rhetorically asked, “Can you imagine how I feel right now?”
Meine expressed regret over having to postpone the Feb. 22 gig with Whitesnake in Sydney, Australia, but reassured fans that he is well taken care of and is “in the best hands.” The singer is hoping to be good to go “early next week” and the intent is to reschedule the cancelled show for some time in the coming week.
Read the full message directly below:
Dear Fans , the good news first …. we had a fantastic show in Melbourne Wednesday night at the Rod Laver Arena …. loved every minute of it …. it just feels soooo good to be back in Australia!!!! The bad news is… I have had kidney stone surgery in a Melbourne Hospital… it was a very painful attack….
In the hospital they removed the stone, and put in a stent …. can you imagine how I feel right now??? So sorry Sydney…. Do we have to cancel again??? It looks like it…. but we are hoping to re-schedule for next week — day to be announced.
Dr. Katz and his team are taking very good care of me … I’m in the best hands, but I doubt I’ll be back on my feet until early next week….. with lots of love with a heavy heart from Melbourne…. Klaus.Love Classic Rock?
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We’re wishing Klaus Meine a speedy recovery as he looks to get back on stage soon.
