Michael Bolton revealed that he was not too long ago identified with a mind tumor and shall be taking a break from touring to get better from surgical procedure.
The Grammy-winning singer shared on social media Friday, “I need to begin by wishing everybody a really pleased and wholesome new yr! I additionally need to share that 2023 ended up presenting me with some very sudden challenges. Simply earlier than the vacations, it was found that I had a mind tumor, which required speedy surgical procedure. Due to my unbelievable medical crew, the surgical procedure was successful. I’m now recuperating at house and surrounded by the super love and help of my household.”
Bolton added he shall be taking a “non permanent break” from touring to focus his “time and power” on restoration for the subsequent few months.
“It’s at all times the toughest factor for me to ever disappoint my followers or postpone a present, however have little question I’m working onerous to speed up my restoration and get again to performing quickly,” the beloved singer wrote. “I’m past grateful for all of the love and help you will have so generously proven me by means of the years. Know that I’m holding your optimistic messages in my coronary heart, and I’ll provide you with extra updates as quickly as I can. A lot love at all times, MB.”
Bolton didn’t share how lengthy he anticipated his break from performing to final, although he had a number of upcoming exhibits scheduled all through the U.S. earlier than heading to Europe within the spring.
Final yr, the artist launched two new albums, Spark of Mild and Christmas Time. He beforehand informed Billboard that he began writing songs for Spark of Mild in the course of the COVID-19 pandemic as a result of he wished to share one thing lovely throughout tough instances.
“I felt a duty to assist individuals really feel a spark of their lives. Music could be very highly effective that manner,” he informed the outlet. “We’re all so humanly related; we’re so in want of some mild. That turned the working theme daily: ‘How will we make [the music] make different individuals really feel higher?’”
