Paul Simon, 83, Undergoes Successful Back Surgery After Canceling 2 Shows

Paul Simon will be back onstage after undergoing successful back surgery this week, but a day later than fans hoped.

The musician, 83, needed back surgery this past week to alleviate the “severe back pain” he’s been enduring, according to a statement shared with PEOPLE on Thursday, July 3. Simon’s excruciating back pain previously forced him to cancel his June 27 and 28 shows in Philadelphia.

Simon was next set to take the stage on Monday, July 7, at The Terrace Theater in Long Beach, Calif., but the show has been postponed until the next day to allow Simon additional time to rest.

“Thanks to a great team of doctors, the surgery went well, as expected,” the statement, which was also shared on Instagram, read. “However, it has become clear he will need one additional day of rest and recuperation to ensure he is able to perform at the top of his ability in Long Beach.”

The post continued that the decision to move the concert back by one day was made under careful consideration and that all tickets will be accepted for the rescheduled date. For concert goers who aren’t able to reschedule their plans, refunds will be made available.

The concert’s location will remain the same, according to the statement.

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“We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause, but Paul is looking forward to seeing everyone in Long Beach on Tuesday,” the post read.

Simon canceled two shows at Philadelphia’s Academy of Music on June 28, just hours before the first of his sets began, because of his back injury. 

“Paul has been struggling with chronic and intense back pain,” a statement posted to his Instagram read on June 28. “Today it became unmanageable and demands immediate attention. Unfortunately, we have to cancel these shows at this time, as we don’t have the ability to reschedule them.”

“However, we are hopeful after this minor surgical procedure which has been scheduled in the next few days, Paul will be able to complete the tour as well as look into returning to make up these dates,” the statement continued. “In the meantime, please go to your point of purchase or local ticket provider for a full refund.”

The Simon & Garfunkel icon is currently on his A Quiet Celebration Tour, which he announced in February. Simon previously retired from touring in 2018 due to hearing loss. His tour is set to wrap up in early August.

Simon released his latest solo album, Seven Psalms, in 2023. The album was his first since 2018 and his first of completely new material since 2016.