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Jimmy Eat World Drops Out of Shaky Knees Music Festival Due to Health Issue
Jim Adkins underwent emergency eye surgery after a detached retina, and the band said performing could have caused permanent damage.
- Jimmy Eat World canceled upcoming performances at Louder Than Life Festival in Louisville and Shaky Knees in Atlanta after frontman Jim Adkins underwent emergency surgery for a detached retina.
- Adkins noticed a "shadow cloud creeping in on my vision" while preparing for the Vans Warped Tour in Mexico City, prompting doctors to order immediate surgery to prevent permanent damage.
- Following the procedure, Adkins returned home to begin recovery and posted on Instagram, "We are disappointed to be missing you," expressing gratitude for fan support.
- Shaky Knees in Atlanta confirmed that tickets for the band's late-night show will be refunded automatically, noting festival organizers were "so bummed" about the cancellation.
- The band has a run of shows scheduled for November and December 2026, and there is no current indication that these upcoming performances will be impacted by the singer's recovery.
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Jimmy Eat World Frontman Undergoes Emergency Surgery
Jimmy Eat World is taking a break from the stage after frontman Jim Adkins experienced a serious eye emergency. The band announced Tuesday that it would be canceling several upcoming performances after Adkins was diagnosed with a detached retina and underwent surgery. The problem began Sunday while the band was preparing to perform at the Vans Warped […]
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