Echo and the Bunnymen have postponed a scheduled concert at the Fillmore Philadelphia on Sunday, June 7, after lead singer Ian McCulloch was hospitalized following a vehicle crash.
The incident occurred while McCulloch was traveling from Washington, D. C.
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, to Philadelphia after the band performed in Washington on Friday, June 5, as part of their "More Songs To Learn & Sing" North American tour.
According to a statement from the band on its official website and social media, McCulloch received immediate medical treatment.
Doctors ordered further assessments, including scans and X-rays, to evaluate his condition.
Although he was understandably shaken by the accident, his injuries are not believed to be serious.
Specific details regarding the location of the crash, the type of vehicle involved, and whether other individuals sustained injuries have not been released.
"While travelling from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, Ian McCulloch's vehicle was involved in a road traffic incident," the band stated on social media.
The group detailed that the frontman required medical treatment and was taken to a hospital for further evaluation following the collision.
Representatives emphasized that calling off a performance is always treated as a last resort for the musicians.
"After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to postpone tonight’s performance in Philadelphia," the band said in a statement posted to its official website Sunday, June 7.
The organizers requested that all ticket holders retain their tickets while the group determines its next steps.
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Management promised to deliver another update regarding the rescheduled Philadelphia date as soon as possible.
"Postponing a show is always a last resort.
We never want to disappoint our fans, and we know many of you will have made plans to attend this evening's concert.
We kindly ask ticket holders to retain their tickets while we work through the next steps.
A further update regarding the show will be provided as soon as possible," the band added.
The touring schedule for the influential 1980s alternative-rock group, originally founded in 1978 by McCulloch and guitarist Will Sergeant, is currently scheduled to run through June 19.
Prior to the crash, the band performed a May 15 show at San Francisco’s Masonic Auditorium featuring hits like "The Killing Moon" and "Lips Like Sugar."
"We sincerely apologise for the disappointment and inconvenience caused, and thank you for your understanding and support," the band said.
The official tour itinerary still lists upcoming performances in Brooklyn on Monday, June 8, Boston on Thursday, June 11, and Toronto on Saturday, June 13.
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The band has not yet announced whether these subsequent tour dates will be impacted by McCulloch's hospitalization.
