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Frontman's Detached Retina Halts Festival Shows
16 Sep
Summary
- Jim Adkins underwent emergency surgery for a detached retina.
- Upcoming festival performances at Louder Than Life and Shaky Knees were canceled.
- The band's November tour dates are still scheduled to proceed.
Jimmy Eat World has canceled select festival dates after frontman Jim Adkins underwent emergency surgery for a detached retina. Adkins noticed a "shadow cloud" in his vision on Sunday, September 13th, shortly before the band was scheduled to perform at Warped Tour in Mexico City. Medical examination revealed a detached retina, necessitating immediate surgery to avoid permanent vision damage.
Due to doctor's orders, the band had to cancel their performances at Louder Than Life in Louisville, Kentucky, and Shaky Knees in Atlanta this week. Adkins is now recovering at home following the procedure. Despite these recent cancellations, Jimmy Eat World remains on track to complete their "Bleed American" 25th anniversary tour, with remaining dates scheduled to begin in November.
