Sum 41's Deryck Whibley apologises to fans after cancelling gigs due to illness
Deryck Whibley has posted a video apology after Sum 41 were forced to shelve a series of concerts on their farewell tour last year due to illness.
Sum 41's frontman Deryck Whibley has issued an apology to fans after being forced to cancel some of their final gigs due to illness.
The 'In Too Deep' rockers wrapped their 'Tour of the Setting Sum' farewell jaunt on January 30 in Toronto, Canada, but some of the dates last year were cancelled after the singer came down with pneumonia.
Deryck has now released a video apology to the fans who missed out on seeing the pop punk band one last time and insisted it was out of their control.
He said in the clip shared to Instagram: “I’m so sorry for all the places that we couldn’t get to and for the shows that we couldn’t make. There were festivals in Australia, Mexico, and Canada… we tried everything we could. In Australia, it was very public. I had pneumonia. I was there, I did my best. I made it there. Unfortunately, we couldn’t move any of those shows because they were festivals. All I can say — and it’s still not enough — but, sincerely, I’m so sorry because we really wanted to play. It really just really fell out of our control and I can’t say sorry enough. But I’m truly sorry.”
In a since-deleted statement about their cancelled shows Down Under, the band wrote on Facebook at the time: “It is with deep sadness and regret that we announce our 2024 Australian tour is unable to proceed.
"We were beyond excited to deliver this tour from December 4 – December 12, and connect with our Aussie fans once more.
"Now that we’re here though, and under the guidance and direction of multiple Australian doctors, it’s clear that Deryck is too unwell to perform.
"We understand and appreciate your disappointment – we’re gutted too.”
Sum 41 announced they were splitting after the release of their eighth album 'Heaven :x: Hell' and one last tour back in 2023.
The group said at the time: "Being in Sum 41 since 1996 brought us some of the best moments of our lives. We are forever grateful to our fans both old and new, who have supported us in every way.
"It is hard to articulate the love and respect we have for all of you and we wanted you to hear this from us first."
