Fans of 1980s music icon Midge Ure are sending prayers after he announced on social media this week the postponement of his tour as he addresses “a health issue that requires urgent treatment and a period of recovery.”
Ure said the issue was discovered during a “recent routine check-up.”
“I know many of you travel great distances, often across borders to attend the show, and I never take that support for granted,” he wrote. “I’m truly sorry for any inconvenience or disruption this causes to your plans.
“I remain fully committed to performing all shows currently scheduled for this month and I’m looking forward to being out there with you for as long as I’m able,” he continued.
Ure said he was postponing the tour “from September onwards,” but he does plan to be back on the road at some poiknt.
“Let me reassure you that the A Man of Two Worlds tour is very much going ahead,” he wrote. “I’m aiming to be back on the road again as soon as possible and looking forward to sharing this music with you all.
“My team and I are working closely with promoters to reschedule the affected dates, and we’ll share updates on my Facebook page as soon as we have them,” he continued. “I kindly ask that you respect the privacy of myself and my family during this difficult time.
“Thank you, as always, for your understanding, patience, and unwavering support. It truly means a great deal.”
Ure, 71, has bene performing since 1969, and is known for his time as the frontman for Ultravox. The singer, whose real name is James Ure, has also performed with Thin Lizzy, Slik and Rich Kids.
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