Tony MacAlpine Cancels Tour: “It Seems Likely We’re Dealing with Cancer”

BY GP Editors
August 25, 2015

Guitarist Tony MacAlpine has cancelled his scheduled tours of Asia and Australia due to severe stomach pains.

His doctors believe the stomach pains are due to cancer, and MacAlpine will need surgery as soon as possible.

MacAlpine, who will turn 55 this Saturday, August 29, released the following statement about his health:

“It is with great disappointment and regret that I must announce the postponement of my tours in Asia and Australia.

“Last week I was taken to the hospital with severe stomach pains. Following blood work, multiple MRI scans and various procedures, doctors discovered a large mass in my intestine, and it seems likely we are dealing with cancer. My doctors have advised me this will need to be dealt with immediately, and I am scheduled for surgery this week. Recovery from this surgery will take a month—right when I was scheduled to tour the Australasian region.

“Providing all goes well, it is our understanding I should be well enough to perform on the coming European tour.

“For Australia and Asia, we are working on rescheduling the shows. We will advise you as soon as possible when the new dates are booked.

“In Australia, refunds may be obtained via thumpmusic.com.au. In Asia, refunds can be obtained through the ticket purchase outlet.

“I want to thank Jellybeard Music & Management (our booking agent in Asia) and Thump Music (our booking agent in Australia) for being so supportive in light of this news. We apologize for any inconvenience these tour postponements have caused, but I’m determined to make these dates up, and rock your city soon!

“Wishing you all the best — Tony”

We’ll keep you updated about the guitarist’s condition as we receive details. For more about MacAlpine, visit tonymacalpine.com.

Below is a video of Tony performing “Tears of Sahara” in Moscow in 2012. We hope to see him back onstage and in good health soon.

Tony MacAlpine Cancels European Tour Due To Illness

It is with regret that we announce the cancellation of Tony’s European tour which was slated for October/November.

Tony’s condition has not improved since the surgery to remove a tumor from his intestine, and he will need further treatment.

We are incredibly disappointed that the world tour dates are being postponed indefinitely, but Tony needs to focus completely on his recovery at this time.

Thank you to everyone who has reached out to provide words of love, encouragement and support to Tony. It's deeply appreciated. We will post further updates soon.