Prolific rock musician postpones tour to have surgery
Famed keyboardist and Yes member Rick Wakeman has postponed his upcoming tour to undergo surgery.
"It is with great regret that Rick Wakeman has to postpone his 'Strictly Wakeman' tour of the U.S. with Hayley Sanderson in July, as his doctors have recommended that he undergo surgery this month to correct an ongoing health issue," a post on Wakeman's Instagram read.
"Please hold your tickets as they will be valid of any rescheduled dates," the post continued. "When further information about the shows is available, ticket holders will be informed."
Wakeman's U.K. tour and his "other ongoing commitments" will not be affected.
Wakeman has battled a number of health issues in the past, according to Ultimate Classic Rock , including arthritis, diabetes and macular degeneration. He suffered three heart attacks while in his 20s.
Wakeman was the keyboardist for the progressive rock band Yes in various tenures between 1971 and 2004. He has recorded with some of the biggest names in music, including David Bowie, Elton John, Marc Bolan, Cat Stevens and Lou Reed.
Wakeman also had a successful solo career with such albums as 1974's "Journey to the Centre of the Earth." He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Yes in 2017.
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