Crowbar frontman Kirk Windstein has revealed that he will perform while seated at the start of the band’s upcoming US tour with Eyehategod, as he’s suffering from lower back issues.
In a video message to fans on Facebook, Windstein said that he’s struggling to walk due to possible sciatica or a ruptured disc in his lower spine.
“I have sought medical attention both at the hospital and through my chiropractor, who I really love, and I either have, at the worst, a bad sciatica flare-up or potentially a ruptured disc in my lower spine,” Windstein said (as transcribed by Blabbermouth). “I don’t know either way, but, well, I don’t call in sick. I’m there to give y’all a hundred percent and please the fans the best I can. So I’m probably gonna have to start this tour, which begins Thursday in Orlando — a sold-out show, by the way; thank you all — I’m probably gonna start this tour sitting down, but we’ll be singing and playing top-notch the best I can do.”
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He added: “I can’t walk right now, and that’s the truth. I’ve got a cane, I’ve got a walker, and I’ve never had this kind of pain in my life. I’m 60 years old, and I’ve never had this pain in my life. But anyway, I think positive; I don’t think negative. So it’s gonna be great, and we’re gonna kick ass every night. So thank y’all so much.”
As Windstein mentioned, Crowbar are set to kick off their tour with Eyehategod on Thursday (August 7th) in Orlando. The trek runs through a homecoming show on August 30th in New Orleans, and you can get tickets here.
Meanwhile, Windstein is keeping himself busy with multiple projects. In addition to his full-time commitment to Crowbar, he’s also a member of Phil Anselmo’s supergroup Down — who are working on a new album — and the new supergroup Sun Dont Shine with members of Type O Negative.
Watch Windstein’s video message below.
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