I hope he's ok. This sucks logistically for many people I know. Back surgery is no joke, even in the best of circumstances. I have an idea that Anaheim and a few following shows may be postponed. Maybe Oakland as an opener? Isn't the claw already being built in SLC?
Ahh man. I hope it's not too serious. However, anyone with a bad back can attest to the fact that it sucks. You stiffen up a lot and can't quite move the way you used to.
But was it just the injury that occurred yesterday or was he having more serious problems recently just few days ago someone mentioned on this forum (Unicorn, I think) that german forum said he was in Munich last week seeing the doc.... so it is possible that some pain and discomfort were already there, and things just blew up during the rehearsals. bad, bad timing for many of us. But the most important thing is that he recovers soon.... keeping fingers crossed!
People are kind of freaking about the tour...I think the first and foremost thing here is that the man recovers. Paul McG did talk more about the tour impact than anything, so I suppose that means it isn't too serious. Otherwise that would be a little inconsiderate