Steve Bloom It’s been a summer tour of twists and turns for Dead & Company, who wrap it up tonight at Citi Field.Just 10 days ago, the band cancelled a show when John Mayer’s 94-year-old father had a medical emergency.
Richard Mayer is out of the hospital and recovering.The state of original Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kreutzmann has been a cause of concern as well.
The 76-year-old band co-founder missed six consecutive shows until returning for last night’s Citi Field opener.“Well, friends, I was hoping to be back in the saddle already, but since I’m not quite there yet, I thought I’d tell you exactly what’s going on,” Kreutzmann commented at Facebook on July 11. “No more speculation or rumors.
I’m okay! It’s not my heart. And I’m not retiring! As most of you know, I had a back issue that suddenly appeared in Boulder, but I nipped it in the bud.
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