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Paul Simon cancels shows due to 'chronic and immense back pain'

Paul Simon has cancelled two shows due to "chronic and immense back pain."

The 83-year-old singer-songwriter was due to perform two shows in Philadelphia this weekend, but released a statement a few hours before he was due to take to the stage explaining why he had to pull out.

"Paul has been struggling with chronic and intense back pain," the statement read. "Today it became unmanageable and demands immediate attention. 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."

The Simon & Garfunkel star announced in February that he would be touring. In 2018 he had told how he was retiring from being on the road due to hearing loss.

The Bridge Over Troubled Waters singer has won 12 Grammy awards in his career.

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