Garbage frontwoman Shirley Manson has shared details about an injury that forced the cancellation of the band's 2024 tour dates, providing reassurance about her vocal health.
- Aug 7, 2024
AceShowbiz - Garbage vocalist Shirley Manson has provided fans with an update on the injury that prompted the cancellation of their 2024 tour dates.
On August 7, Manson took to Garbage's Instagram to elaborate on her condition. She described returning home from tour in a fragile state, requiring wheelchair assistance at airports. She also mentioned suffering from laryngitis and a cold sore.
Addressing concerns about her vocal health, Manson shared an image of her vocal cords, stating that they were "beautiful" according to her doctor. She wrote, "I was freaking out that I had somehow managed to damage my vocal cords on top of everything else, but everything is as it should be."
Manson initially announced the tour cancellation on August 1 via Garbage's Instagram. The band did not disclose the nature of her injury at the time, stating it required surgery and rehabilitation. They expressed regret and apologized to fans.
In her personal statement accompanying the band's announcement, Manson expressed her disappointment, stating that she would have pushed through if she could have.
Despite the canceled dates, Garbage remains optimistic for the future. They anticipate returning to the stage in 2025.
