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Kings of Leon postpone tour

Sun 30th Jan, 2011 in Local News

A tweet by Kings of Leon drummer Nathan Followill suggests that their scheduled Australian tour (as well as dates in Johannesburg and Cape Town) will be postponed.

While there is no official word on either the bands’ web site or on their Facebook page, the tweet was made via Nathans’ verified Twitter account and announces: “Sorry to all the fans in Australia and South Africa. My bum wing needs more time to heal but we’ll be back later this year. Sorry again.”

Nathan is recovering from a shoulder injury sustained whilst on vacation late last year. The drummer tore his right labrum while trying to reel in a catamaran sail.

A further tweet from bass player Jared Followill – “Well, I now have March off. Any ideas for fun? I could always fly down to Australia and party anyway. I need some sun.” – seems to verify the bad news for Kings of Leon fans.

Update: The tour promoters, Frontier Touring, have issued a statement to confirm that “the Kings Of Leon tour has been postponed from March 2011 to November 2011 to allow drummer Nathan Followill to recover from surgery for a torn right labrum and bicep”. Doctors have advised that at least three months will be required for Nathan to recover post surgery to ensure the injury doesn’t reoccur.

Ticket-holders should hold onto their tickets until further details are released. A new itinerary is currently being worked up for November and more news will be announced later this week.

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oldgregg

oldgregg said on the 29th Jan, 2011

A quiet tweet by Kings of Leon member Nathan Followill suggests that their scheduled March tour dates for Johannesburg and Cape Town (as well as dates in Australia) will be postponed:

@doctorfollowill nathan followill

Sorry to all the fans in Australia and South Africa. My bum wing needs more time to heal but we’ll be back later this year. Sorry again.

http://twitter.com/#!/doctorfollowill/status/31168262809067520�*

It is known that Nathan is recovering from a shoulder injury sustained whilst on vacation late last year. The drummer tore his right labrum while trying to reel in a catamaran sail.

Whilst there is no official word on either the bands’ web site or on their Facebook page, the tweet was made via Nathans’ verified Twitter account.

A further tweet from Jared Followill settles the discussion:

@youngfollowill jared followill

Well, I now have March off. Any ideas for fun? I could always fly down to Australia and party anyway. I need some sun.

http://twitter.com/youngfollowill/status/31179358802550784.

MorningAfterboy

MorningAfterboy said on the 29th Jan, 2011

Aww, shame. Nathan was always my favourite King, hope he recovers soon.

lanesra23

lanesra23 said on the 29th Jan, 2011

Gregg's March schedule just took a hit, twice!

longorange

longorange said on the 29th Jan, 2011

mos def
black keys
the doves
janelle monae
cee lo green
kings of leon

decent lineup right there

oldgregg

oldgregg said on the 29th Jan, 2011

MorningAfterboy

MorningAfterboy said on the 29th Jan, 2011

No, dude! He was one of the drummers that inspired me to start playing!

oldgregg

oldgregg said on the 29th Jan, 2011

oldgregg

oldgregg said on the 29th Jan, 2011

i just cant tell with you these days, you've mellowed.

its seems that most of the douchey acts that come from the kol end come from nathan. maybe thats just because he gives the press statements.

he was the guy who had the fight with GA though. so maybe.

i dunno, they're all fuckheads now imo anywayz.

lukey26

lukey26 said on the 29th Jan, 2011

Woah. I was considering buying a ticket this morning, but decided to wait a bit. Glad I did.

oldgregg

oldgregg said on the 29th Jan, 2011

OH REALLY FOOL? REALLY!!!
http://www.moviemobsters.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/bill-madison.jpg

lukey26

lukey26 said on the 29th Jan, 2011

OH REALLY FOOL? REALLY!!!
http://www.moviemobsters.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/bill-madison.jpg

http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lepv71Uzj31qczhono1_500.gif

"Stop looking at me swan."

andy_chalmers_102

andy_chalmers_102 said on the 29th Jan, 2011

This wouldn't have been as big of a problem if they had 14 band members, or disappeared after 2 albums...

MorningAfterboy

MorningAfterboy said on the 29th Jan, 2011

It's what happens when you get old.

lukey26

lukey26 said on the 29th Jan, 2011

oldgregg

oldgregg said on the 29th Jan, 2011

i takes a lot more than mellowing to get oldgregg.

MorningAfterboy

MorningAfterboy said on the 29th Jan, 2011

I've heard it just takes a couple of pints of lager and an extensive knowledge of Oasis b-sides.

oldgregg

oldgregg said on the 29th Jan, 2011

change the pint to some g&t's and the oasis to death cab and i'd have my nipples out for most.

Stefan Beck

Stefan Beck said on the 29th Jan, 2011

*insert joke about injuring arm through extensive wanking because he's a wanker*

oldgregg

oldgregg said on the 29th Jan, 2011

thats why jose isnt a drummer.

andy_chalmers_102

andy_chalmers_102 said on the 29th Jan, 2011

The Frontier Touring Company regret to advise that the Kings Of Leon tour has been postponed from March 2011 to November 2011 to allow drummer Nathan Followill to recover from surgery for a torn right labrum and bicep. Doctors have advised that at least three months will be required for Nathan to recover post surgery to ensure the injury doesn’t reoccur.

KOL ticket-holders should hold onto their tickets until further details are released. A new itinerary is currently being worked up for November and more news will be circulated to fans next week.

Both the Australian and South African tour dates have been affected.

Frontier Touring and the Kings Of Leon apologise to fans for any inconveniences caused by this news.

http://www.novafm.com.au/article_kings-of-leon-postpone-aussie-tour_106965

Quicky

Quicky said on the 30th Jan, 2011

Damn I'm going to be really disappointed if those dates clash with any Year 12 exams :(

HalfCentaur

HalfCentaur said on the 30th Jan, 2011

if this was 5 years ago i'd be devestated. now I just laugh

Shieldsy23

Shieldsy23 said on the 30th Jan, 2011

iNegro

iNegro said on the 30th Jan, 2011

Why must this band keep taking band photos like this articles picture? It's ruining everything good about the world.

Mugga said on the 30th Jan, 2011

oh my god these prettyboys are going to be missed

lanesra23

lanesra23 said on the 30th Jan, 2011

There better be a refund option.

MorningAfterboy

MorningAfterboy said on the 30th Jan, 2011

No, they're going to make you hang on to your tickets and suffer.

Hurrrr.

crob

crob said on the 30th Jan, 2011

meh... no lost there

Frisco88

Frisco88 said on the 30th Jan, 2011

No tour is better than a tour!

MorningAfterboy

MorningAfterboy said on the 30th Jan, 2011

Yep, enjoy the Disturbed tour, champ...

random_hero

random_hero said on the 30th Jan, 2011

another one of MAB's quality bands

random_hero

random_hero said on the 30th Jan, 2011

see MAB there you go being a major league asshole

lanesra23

lanesra23 said on the 30th Jan, 2011

No, they're going to make you hang on to your tickets and suffer.

That would be quite rude.

I wasn't sure if postponed was grounds for refunds or not. Mos Def is the only gig I've had postponed, and I can't remember if there was an option or not because I didn't check.

MorningAfterboy

MorningAfterboy said on the 30th Jan, 2011

If you can't make the new dates then you are fully entitled to a refund.

lanesra23

lanesra23 said on the 30th Jan, 2011

Captain Smashed

Captain Smashed said on the 31st Jan, 2011

looks like now i will have to wait longer to not see them.

benr3

benr3 said on the 31st Jan, 2011

Yeah MAB's right, this is one of the only times a promoter is legally bound to offer refunds. I wonder if this postponement really is because of injury? I remember hearing that they recently downsized a few of the venues they were gonna play at?

therat

therat said on the 31st Jan, 2011

Kings of Leon at the Tote, I'd pay to see that, well probably not.