Pearl Jam's upcoming US and Canadian tour dates are being postponed because of the novel coronavirus.
Seattle-based rock band Pearl Jam is postponing the US and Canadian dates of its upcoming tour because of the novel coronavirus.
In a series of tweets Monday night, the music group said that the first leg of its Gigaton 2020 tour has been postponed due concerns over the virus. The first show was scheduled for March 18 in Toronto, with dates to follow in 13 Canadian and US cities."It is with deep frustration and regret that we are forced to make this most unfortunate of announcements," the band tweeted Monday night.
— Pearl Jam March 10, 2020 The band said it was worried its tour would encourage travel and gatherings of large groups, which health officials have said should be avoided due to the virus. Read More"Unfortunately, communing in large groups is a huge part of what we do as a band and the tour we've been busy planning for months is now in jeopardy," the band said in a tweet."We have and will always keep the safety and well-being of our supporters as top priority.
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