The Specials’ Neville Staple cancels all gigs due to health reasons

nme.com:

The Specials singer Neville Staple has cancelled all his scheduled live performances due to health reasons.Yesterday (January 18), Staple’s team shared a statement that confirmed he had been diagnosed with a serious heart defect at the beginning of last month.The vocalist has received treatment at three different hospitals, and has been prescribed medication to control his symptoms.

He is now in a stable condition, according to the update.“However, specialists have decided that Neville needs to take a complete rest from live performing and touring,” the message continued. “Neville absolutely loves performing and is obviously devastated by this news.“He had gigs and festivals lined up for 2024 and beyond, all of which will have to be cancelled.”IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:At the beginning of December 2023, the legendary frontman Dr #NevilleStaple #FromTheSpecials was diagnosed with suffering from a serious Heart Defect.

Neville has been treated at 3 different hospitals and specialist have prescribed treatments and… pic.twitter.com/rps3wLxdGF— From THE SPECIALS Neville Staple (@NevilleStaple) January 18, 2024The statement added: “Neville knows that his fans and followers will understand the decision that has had to be made and he wants them to know that he is in the best possible hands with his medical team, wife and family.

He thanks you all for your love and support over the years and hopes to see you soon.“Neville hopes to still attend personal appearances for charities, etc but will not be performing live shows.”Staple, who was originally a roadie for The Specials, joined the ska troupe as a singer in the late 1970s.