Legendary tropical rocker Jimmy Buffett was forced to pull the plug on his South Carolina show after a sudden trip to the hospital.
The “Margaritaville” hitmaker said he had to “address some issues that needed immediate attention” as he canceled his gig on May 20, when he was set to perform with his Coral Reefer band in Charleston.
“I had a sudden change of plans this week that affected us all,” Buffett wrote on social media Thursday. “Two days ago, I was just back from a trip to the Bahamas, thawing out from the California ‘winter tour,’ and chomping at the bit to get to Charleston.”
The 76-year-old said he was admitted to a Boston hospital following a “check-up.”
“Growing old is not for sissies, I promise you,” Buffett added. “I also will promise you, that when I am well enough to perform, that is what I’ll be doing in the land of She-Crab soup.”
“You all make my life more meaningful and fulfilled than I would have ever imagined as a toe-headed little boy sitting on the edge of the Gulf of Mexico,” he added.
“Thank you for your prayers and thoughts, your amazing years of loyalty, and just remember, ‘NOT YET!’ Love to all!”
Dubbed “The Coast of Carolina Show” the canceled gig at Credit One Stadium was part of Buffett’s “Second Wind” Tour 2023.
The show was set to feature country singer Scotty Emerick and all previously purchased tickets will be valid for when the new date is announced.
It’s not the first time Buffett has experienced health issues in recent times.
In September 2022, the “It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere” crooner was briefly hospitalized which forced him to cancel five of his remaining shows that year.
“Due to health issues and brief hospitalization, Jimmy will need to refrain from touring for the rest of the year,” his rep said at the time. “On doctor’s orders, he must take this time to recuperate and heal. Jimmy looks forward to getting back on stage next year.”
Several of his recent gigs on the West Coast were makeup shows from the fall.
The crooner is currently working on a new album with his band, which will be their first record since the release of their 2020 project, “Life On The Flip Side.”
This year, Buffett will be celebrating the 45th anniversary of his hit 1978 album “Son Of a Son Of A Sailor.”