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Famous Rock Band Member to Miss Concerts Due to Emergency Surgery
- Steven Van Zandt, guitarist for the E Street Band performing alongside Bruce Springsteen, underwent emergency surgery for appendicitis in San Sebastian in June 2025.
- Van Zandt first mistook his sharp stomach pain for food poisoning before seeking treatment that led to a successful operation at an exceptional hospital.
- He played in San Sebastian on June 21 and 24, then announced he would miss upcoming European tour dates, including shows in Gelsenkirchen on June 27 and Milan on June 30 and July 3.
- Van Zandt revealed on Instagram that he initially believed his sudden stomach discomfort was food poisoning, but it was later diagnosed as appendicitis, and he hopes to perform at least one show in Milan during his recovery.
- The E Street Band continues its 2025 European stadium tour while Van Zandt recovers, highlighting the band's ability to adapt to health issues amid ongoing performances.
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Tomi Meglič announced to his followers that he had successfully undergone hernia surgery. The singer, who recently celebrated 30 years with the band, promised his listeners that he would be back on stage in two months. "Because of my annoying hernia, it was sometimes not easy to push myself to the limit, but we did our best and had a really wonderful time with you," he wrote, among other things.
Iconic rocker has emergency surgery following show: ‘Thought it was food poisoning’
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Stevie Van Zandt (@stevievanzandt)Steven Van Zandt revealed on Monday he had emergency surgery for appendicitis while on tour with Bruce Springsteen.
Legendary rocker undergoes emergency surgery after show: ‘Thought it was food poisoning’
Legendary rocker Steven Van Zandt thought he might have food poisoning, but it turns out it was something much more serious, and because of that he announced that he will miss several upcoming shows with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.
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