Tweeting about the news, frontman Matt Healy explained the drummer “can’t play shows for a bit”, but confirmed “we’re not gonna cancel shows”.
“Our friend will play drums,” Healy revealed, “but you prob won’t be able to see him like a ghost in the back.”
BAD NEWS: George has broken his shoulder
BAD NEWS: He can’t play shows for a bit
GOOD NEWS: We’re not gonna cancel shows— matty (@Truman_Black) May 4, 2016
Our friend will play drums but you prob won’t be able to see him like a ghost in the back I will do DOUBLE dancing then George will be back
— matty (@Truman_Black) May 4, 2016
Meanwhile, The 1975’s manager Jamie Oborne explains George picked up the injury slipping while getting off the tour bus.
. @Gdans1975 is ok, he’s just sad he’s gonna miss some shows over next few weeks while his shoulder heals. Slipped getting off tour bus…
— Jamie Oborne (@jamieoborne) May 4, 2016
The 1975 are currently on tour in the US, where – apart from a short dash to Germany for Rock im Park – they’re scheduled up until Glastonbury later next month. [sc name=”stopper” ]
