I admire Jon for going out and playing. But this is insane. If you were too sick, cancel the show. I know this is comparing Apples and Oranges but last year Springsteen was playing Phoenix and was massively ill and had a really severe case of laryngitis. Before the show, he had a shot to his throat and played 3 and a half hours. Next time, get the shot Jon :)

You can't win in this situation. You cancel, you make everyone mad. You play, you get criticized for playing when you're sick. You can't assume that he has not had medical treatment, including any magic shot. Personally, I get sick, get shots, and I'm still sick for days. What works for Bruce might not work for Jon. If it were a show I was attending, I'd appreciate even a cut short show because I would have taken off work, traveled, paid for a hotel room.... a lot of fans put a lot into getting to a show and Jon gets that any doesn't take it for granted.

I agree with this 100%!

Hmm, doesn't sound half as bad as I assumed it would. In fact, I barely notice any difference to the other shows of the tour (except that one in Philly? perhaps)...

I agree. It's a no win situation, as many people may have traveled, paid for hotels, etc. That's why sites like Priceline suck. No refunds unless you can come up with a letter from God stating why you canceled.

Personally, I'd prefer a postponed show, but I get where Jon is coming from. On the other hand, he should make it up to Pittsburgh.

He must have been in pain!!! I would think that he could have faked his way through a few more songs if he wasn't... Also, why not give Phil and Dave a song each? You can't go wrong with a fun cover... Have the audience do the first verse of Wanted and talk the rest....

Regarding Phil doing a cover... I liked when he did You Shook Me All Night Long in 2013 in Europe!


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That's what was playing in my head as I was typing that last post

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While he should absolutely put on a second show to make up for it I can say without a drop of doubt this board would have crucified him for cancelling. "Sore throat, suck it up" "These people paid good money for what you charge" etc. He could never win in this situation. That being said this is a perfect opportunity to have the band sing some covers if they were just going to give them another show to make up for it. The fact that they didn't makes me think he went on thinking it wasn't as bad as it was and got sicker.
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No. We wouldn't.