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Fans of Kings of Leon have been left devastated after the Grammy-winning rock band announced the sudden cancellation of their upcoming UK and European summer tour. The reason? A “freak accident” involving frontman Caleb Followill that has left him sidelined for at least two months.
The band had been scheduled to perform across a string of major cities and festivals throughout Europe, including hotly anticipated dates in Cardiff and Lancashire, as well as international stops in Spain, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Croatia, Belgium, and Portugal. But just weeks before the first show, the plug has been pulled on the entire June and July leg of the tour.
In a video statement posted to Kings of Leon’s official Instagram account, a clearly disappointed Caleb broke the news personally to fans. “Hello to everyone out there, especially our European fans that are coming to see us this summer,” he began. “Unfortunately, I regret to inform you that those shows will have to be cancelled due to a freak accident that happened the other day.”
The “Sex on Fire” singer revealed that he had broken his foot “pretty bad” while playing with his children. “It’s pretty gnarly and I’ll spare all the details,” he added, without elaborating on exactly how the injury occurred. However, it was serious enough to require emergency surgery in Nashville, where the band is based.
“We’re fortunate enough to have some great doctors here in Nashville that gave me emergency surgery,” Caleb said, explaining that he has been advised to stay off his feet for around two months to allow proper healing.
The band has yet to confirm whether any of the affected shows will be rescheduled or if ticket holders will be offered refunds. Fans who had snapped up tickets months in advance have taken to social media to express their disappointment, though many also shared messages of support and well wishes for Caleb’s recovery.
This unexpected development is a huge blow not only to fans but also to the European summer festival circuit, where Kings of Leon were due to be one of the biggest headliners of the season. The band had been riding high following the release of their latest album Can We Please Have Fun, and the tour was meant to celebrate their return to the global stage.
For now, all eyes are on Caleb’s recovery. While the accident may have halted their summer plans, Kings of Leon have promised to keep fans updated, and one thing’s for sure: when they’re ready to hit the stage again, the comeback will be explosive.
