Bruce Diagnosed with an Ulcer. Tour Stopped Cold Until November.

Written By Mike Greenblatt
Bruce Springsteen

The news from the Bruce camp came Wednesday:  “Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band have postponed all performances currently scheduled for September 2023, beginning with…Syracuse…Mr. Springsteen is being treated for symptoms of peptic ulcer disease and the decision of his medical advisors is that he should postpone the remainder of his September shows.”

To which Bruce adds, “over here on E Street, we’re heartbroken to have to postpone these shows. First, apologies to our fabulous Philly fans who we missed a few weeks ago. We’ll be back to pick these shows up and then some. Thank you for your understanding and support. We’ve been having a blast at our U.S. shows and we’re looking forward to more great times. We’ll be back soon. Love and God bless all.”

At 73, after performing strenuous three-hour shows like an athlete all over the world, the break is basic common sense. Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Connecticut, Albany, Ohio and DC will just have to wait. He had October off anyway. His doctors say his recovery will be complete and he’ll be ready to rock yet again. The return should be November 3 in Canada, finishing December 12 in San Francisco.

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Mike Greenblatt

MIKE GREENBLATT has been writing for Goldmine magazine and New Jersey's Aquarian Weekly for more than 35 years. His writing subjects fill the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

He's interviewed Joe Cocker, Graham Nash, David Crosby, Carlos Santana, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Johnny Cash, and members of The Rolling Stones and The Beatles. He was 18 when he attended Woodstock in 1969.

In addition to writing about music, Greenblatt has worked on publicity campaigns for The Animals, Pat Benatar, Johnny Winter, Tommy James and Richard Branson, among others. He is currently the editor of The Jersey Sound.

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