Alice in Chains not too long ago canceled a quick spring US tour, together with a few high-profile competition appearances, after drummer Sean Kinney skilled a medical emergency. The veteran stickman has now addressed his well being, saying, “I’m going to be high-quality and I’m going to dwell.”
As beforehand reported, Alice in Chains canceled their Could eighth kickoff present at Mohegan Solar Area in Uncasville, Connecticut, on the final minute after Kinney suffered a “non-life-threatening medical emergency” instantly after the band’s soundcheck that night.
The subsequent day, the legendary grunge band canceled their total spring tour, which was slated to incorporate a handful of headlining exhibits together with units on the Sonic Temple and Welcome to Rockville festivals. On the time, Alice in Chains said, “Whereas we have been all desirous to return to the stage, Sean’s well being is our prime precedence.”
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Now, Kinney himself has launched an announcement through Alice in Chains’ social media channels, assuring followers that he’ll be okay with out disclosing the character of his well being situation. His full submit reads as follows:
“THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE WTF?
Firstly, to everybody who got here out to the Mohegan Solar present and was affected by the short-notice cancellation, and to everybody who had tickets to return see the band at one of many different exhibits, thanks in your understanding. It’s not misplaced on the band and myself that you simply spend cash, make plans and alter your schedules to return and see us, and it’s deeply disappointing to have had this occur.
I used to be very a lot wanting ahead to getting again on the market and taking part in with the band once more, and it’s been a tough however essential resolution to make. I don’t personally make the most of social media and I’m not notably keen on my well being points being made public, however I perceive that persons are involved.
When the medical doctors suggested me in opposition to taking part in within the short-term, I rapidly went by means of The 5 Phases of Grief:
1. Denial (I’m high-quality)
2. Anger (F*** this – I’m nonetheless going to play)
3. Bargaining (What’s it gonna take for me to listen to a greater prognosis?)
4. Melancholy (This sucks)
5. Acceptance (This sucks, however okay)
I lastly concluded that medical medical doctors with many hard-earned levels on their partitions may know a bit extra about well being than a musician with some shiny spray-painted data on his wall.
The outpouring of affection, concern and nicely needs has been each extraordinarily humbling and really a lot appreciated.
The excellent news is that I’m going to be high-quality and I’m going to dwell. The dangerous information (for a few of you?) is that I’m going to be high-quality and I’m going to dwell.”
As of now, Alice in Chains are nonetheless scheduled to carry out on the ultimate Black Sabbath live performance on July fifth in Birmingham, England. Past that, the band has no different dates scheduled for 2025.
Kinney fashioned Alice in Chains in 1987 with Jerry Cantrell, Layne Staley, and Mike Starr. Sadly, Staley died in 2002, whereas Starr handed away in 2011. The band’s present lineup consists of Kinney, Cantrell, William DuVall, and Mike Inez.