SAXON Drummer Nigel Glockler On The Mend, Checks In From The Hospital - "I Just Want To Get Home And Start Building My Strength Up"
January 4, 2015, 9 years ago
Saxon drummer Nigel Glockler was rushed to hospital in December after suffering a brain aneurysm (a bulging, weak area in the wall of an artery that supplies blood to the brain). A second surgery was performed after the first was not successful.
Glockler has checked in with a video update, filmed before his release from hospital:
Saxon canceled their UK dates, which were due to be the culmination of 38-date European tour Warriors of the Road celebrating their 35th Anniversary. The setlist featured tracks from what is known to the fans as 'The Holy Trinity' - Saxon's seminal albums Wheels Of Steel, Strong Arm Of The Law and Denim And Leather.
The following shows are re-scheduled as follows: Tickets are valid for the new dates.
February
4 - Nottingham, England - Rock City
5 - Wolverhampton, England - Wulfrun Hall
6 - Oxford, England - Academy
7 - London, England - Shepherds Bush Empire
The band and management would like to apologise to all involved for any inconvenience caused.
