A message from Tony Clarkin
“I’m afraid I have some bad news for you guys. Over the past year or so I’ve been
bothered by increasingly bad pains in my neck and head. For a long time the
docs couldn’t work out why, but now they’ve found out and it’s gonna mean
some changes.
I have developed a rare spinal condition. It’s not life-limiting, but it can be
degenerative in some people, and sadly it’s not curable. There are treatments
that may help but we don’t know how good they’ll be.
With the nature of touring and the weight of electric guitars this means there’s
no way I would be able to play the scheduled shows in the spring. We've taken
the decision to cancel the tour, rather than mess anyone around trying to
postpone in the hope things might get better in the short term. Bob didn’t feel it
would be right doing it with a dep at this time.
This is not gonna be the end of Magnum, but the future might have to be a bit
different, so please bear with us while we try and figure out what I can and can’t
do moving forward.
I’m really sorry for everyone who’d already bought tickets, it goes without saying
that I’m absolutely gutted that I’m not gonna be able to play for you.
Cheers and I hope I’ll be able to see you all again soon.
TC”
We are obviously all extremely upset at this development, especially so close to
Christmas. We can’t thank you all enough for your support over the years and
hope you’ll stick with us through this too. We really hope you’re all going to love
the new album “Here Comes The Rain” out on the 12th January 2024 and this
won’t spoil it for you.
Bob, Rick, Lee and Dennis
Please everyone contact your ticket reseller for a refund.
We’ll be back…
Magnum
