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BÖC's Eric Bloom Undergoes Surgery, Kasim Sulton Steps In
14 May
Summary
- Eric Bloom recovering from non-life-threatening surgery.
- Kasim Sulton will fill in for Bloom on select tour dates.
- The band continues its tour schedule through summer and fall.
Blue Öyster Cult frontman Eric Bloom is currently recovering from a non-life-threatening surgical procedure that has necessitated his temporary absence from select upcoming performances. The operation was scheduled during the band's downtime, but his recovery is taking longer than initially anticipated.
Kasim Sulton, who previously served as Blue Öyster Cult's bassist and backing vocalist from 2012 to 2017, has been enlisted to fill in for Bloom on several dates. The band's next scheduled performance is on May 16 in Oroville, California, marking the beginning of Bloom's temporary hiatus from the stage. This arrangement ensures the band's itinerary, which extends through the summer and fall, can continue without significant disruption.
Sulton's prior experience with the band provides a seamless transition. Blue Öyster Cult's most recent concert was on February 26 aboard the Rock Legends Cruise, allowing for a significant break before this new scheduling challenge. While the band adapts its live performances around Bloom's recovery, ticket holders for upcoming shows can expect the concerts to proceed with Sulton on stage.
