Meta Description: The Smile cancels their August European tour dates after guitarist Jonny Greenwood falls seriously ill. Learn about the band’s statement, refund details, and Greenwood’s recovery.
The Smile Cancels European Tour Dates Due to Jonny Greenwood’s Health Crisis
The Smile has cancelled their planned European tour dates in August after guitarist Jonny Greenwood was admitted to intensive care following a serious illness. The three-piece band has been on the road for much of 2024, promoting their acclaimed second album, Wall of Eyes, which was released in January.
Jonny Greenwood’s Health Crisis
In a recent statement, the band, which includes Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke, shared the news with fans: “A few days ago, Jonny became seriously ill from an infection that needed emergency hospital treatment, some of it in intensive care. Mercifully he is now out of danger and will soon return home.”
Cancellation of August Tour Dates
The Smile’s statement continued: “We have been instructed by the medical team in charge of Jonny’s care to cancel all engagements until he has had time to make a full recovery. To that end, The Smile tour of Europe in August is cancelled.” The band also informed fans that refunds for headline shows would be available from ticket providers. They expressed their wishes for Greenwood’s speedy recovery.
Impact on Scheduled Performances
The cancelled tour dates include headline shows in cities like Winterthur, Munich, Frankfurt, Riga, Warsaw, Vienna, and Valencia. Additionally, The Smile was set to perform at several festivals, including MEO Kalorama in Lisbon, Flow Festival in Helsinki, Way Out West in Gothenburg, and Rock En Seine in Paris. While refunds will be available for headline shows, festival tickets may not be eligible for refunds, though replacement acts are expected to be announced.
Greenwood’s Path to Recovery
No further details have been provided regarding the specifics of Greenwood’s infection, but the band is optimistic about his recovery. As Greenwood returns home to recuperate, the future dates for The Smile remain uncertain.
Praise for Wall of Eyes
In a four-and-a-half star review of Wall of Eyes, Far Out wrote: “Recorded between Oxford and Abbey Road Studios in London, Wall of Eyes introduces several lyrical concepts under an omnipresent tone of desolation. Much like the album artwork, created by Yorke and Stanley Donwood, the music within is haunting, even in its colourful moments, driven by lyrical angst and insidious instrumental juxtaposition. Wall of Eyes is not a salient masterpiece of the Yorke-Greenwood canon but a more than worthy addition to the bulletproof saga. What happens next is anyone’s guess.”
