Paul Simon, 83, abruptly cancels concerts due to chronic and intense back pain

Still achy after all these years.Music legend Paul Simon was forced to cancel two concerts at the last minute this weekend due to “chronic and intense back pain.”The “You Can Call Me Al” singer, 83, was scheduled to perform at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia on Saturday, June 28, and Sunday, June 29.Simon took to Instagram shortly before the Saturday show’s scheduled start to announce that both concerts had “regretfully” been canceled because of his startling injury.“Regretfully, Paul Simon must cancel two shows tonight June 28 and tomorrow night June 29 – at Philadelphia’s Academy of Music,” the statement began.“Paul has been struggling with chronic and intense back pain,” it said.“Today it became unmanageable and demands immediate attention.”Simon also revealed that he is scheduled to undergo a “minor surgical procedure” to fix his back pain and hoped to “complete the tour” after the surgery.“Unfortunately we have to cancel these shows at this time, as we don’t have the ability to reschedule them,” the statement continued.

“However, we are hopeful after this minor surgical procedure which has been scheduled in the next few days, Paul will be able to complete the tour as well as look into returning to make up these dates.”Ticket holders for both shows were offered a “full refund.”The “Still Crazy After All These Years” musician’s announcement came just two days after he performed at the Academy of Music on Thursday, June 26.The Post has reached out to Simon’s rep for comment.Meanwhile, fans rushed to social media to wish Simon well amid his sudden and worrying injury.“Heal well Paul!” one person commented alongside the announcement.“Rest good and heal up, Mr Simon,” another fan wrote.

“We need you healthy.”“Just landed in Philadelphia from Scotland for the concert, gutted!” a third disappointed fan said.“Hope it’s nothing serious, get well soon.”“Feel better soon, the songs ...