They just lost a long-time close friend. I doubt very seriously if anyone in that situation would continue to carry on with a current tour. I sure as hell couldn't.Likely get some guests players in and turn it in to a tribute tour, makes the most sense.
”Earlier this month, Gibbons and Beard played their first performances without Hill in more than 50 years, stating that the bassist had been forced to seek medical attention “to address a hip issue,” according to a statement, although his ailment was apparently more serious than they let on. “Per Dusty’s request the show must go on!,” the statement continued, and the band’s longtime guitar tech, Elwood Francis, filled in.”Wow! I wonder what happens to all the shows they had lined up?? They had a gig tonight.
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”Earlier this month, Gibbons and Beard played their first performances without Hill in more than 50 years, stating that the bassist had been forced to seek medical attention “to address a hip issue,” according to a statement, although his ailment was apparently more serious than they let on. “Per Dusty’s request the show must go on!,” the statement continued, and the band’s longtime guitar tech, Elwood Francis, filled in.”
From the Variety article.
Hated to hear it, however it happened, for sure. The whole “needed hip repair, then died” was a little deja vu after losing Tom Petty over meds use for a similar issue. I‘m guessing the details will come out in time. Sorry about your relatives, bro.If he recently had surgery on his hip and passed in his sleep I wonder if
it was a clot. Doesn't change the outcome, just makes me wonder as I
lost a couple of relatives that way.
I'd heard he'd fallen over injuring his hip. So considering his age a blood clot is entirely possibleIf he recently had surgery on his hip and passed in his sleep I wonder if
it was a clot. Doesn't change the outcome, just makes me wonder as I
lost a couple of relatives that way.