SAXON Drummer Nigel Glockler Undergoes Second Surgery For Brain Aneurysm; Update Posted
December 11, 2014, 9 years ago
Saxon drummer Nigel Glockler was rushed to hospital on Monday night after suffering a brain aneurysm (a bulging, weak area in the wall of an artery that supplies blood to the brain). A second surgery had to be performed after the first one was not successful. His wife Gina Glockler has issued the following update after the second surgery:
“Nigel's surgery went according to plan & (he’s) resting tonight. I hope to post more info as I have it, and hopefully a message from the man himself!!Thank you all for the support, it really means so much.
Gina, Justin & Madeline”
Saxon have been forced to cancel their upcoming UK dates, which were due to be the culmination of 38-date European tour Warriors of the Road celebrating their 35th Anniversary. The set list 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.
