Lynyrd Skynyrd Cancels Two Concerts; Johnny Van Zant Ill

New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ RoadRunner Records) Johnny Van Zant, lead singer of Lynyrd Skynyrd, was hospitalized over the weekend due to complications from a previous surgery. Van Zant was admitted to the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN on August 6 with a surgical site infected cellulitis which required hospitalization with IV antibiotic treatment. Van Zant has a severe Staph infection and multiple symptoms related to infection. He is to remain out of work and recover for at least one week or until cleared by his primary doctor.

The following dates have been cancelled or re-scheduled:

-Clear Lake, WI at Firefest was August 6, is now re-scheduled for September 10
-Grand Rapids, MI at Rock the Rapids Music Festival on August 8 has been cancelled
-Sturgis, SD at Buffalo Chip on August 10 has been cancelled

For refunds, ticket holders should go back to point of purchase for refunds. Rescheduled shows will honor previously printed tickets.

Lynyrd Skynyrd plans to resume their regular tour schedule on Friday, August 12, in Sedalia, Missouri or as doctors advise.