Radiohead-Guitarist Jonny Greenwood - Cancellation due to serious illness
The British Rock band The Smile has had to cancel a series of upcoming concerts due to guitarist Jonny Greenwood (52) falling ill. On The X Channel of the group and in an Instagram story of Radiohead the worrying news was announced. "A few days ago, Jonny fell seriously ill with an infection that required emergency hospital treatment, including time on the intensive care unit", it says there about the events.
The Smile: A band with two Radiohead members
Fortunately, the guitarist is "out of danger and will soon be returning home". However, the medical team responsible for Greenwood's treatment has advised the group to cancel all shows until the musician has fully recovered. "Therefore, The Smile's Europe tour in August has been cancelled", the band writes further.
The Smile consists of Radiohead members Greenwood and the legendary singer Thom Yorke (55), from whose pen come unforgettable hits like "Creep" or "Karma Police". Drummer Tom Skinner (44) completes the band. Originally, concerts were planned for the month of August in Frankfurt, Munich and Vienna. These are now cancelled. "We all wish Jonny a speedy recovery", it still says in the group's post.
- Despite the illness and subsequent hospitalization, Radiohead-Guitarist Jonny Greenwood is reportedly on the path to recovery and is expected to return home soon.
- The Smile, a band featuring Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, and Tom Skinner, has been advised by Greenwood's medical team to cancel all shows until he fully recovers, leading to the cancellation of their European tour in August.
- The Smile's Europe tour, which included concerts in Frankfurt, Munich, and Vienna, was scheduled for August but had to be canceled due to Jonny Greenwood's refusal to perform until he had fully recovered from his infection.
- The announcement of Jonny Greenwood's illness was made on The X Channel of The Smile and also shared on an Instagram story by Radiohead, stating that the musician had fallen seriously ill with an infection that required hospital treatment and time in the intensive care unit.
