The Monkees Cancel Tour Dates as Michael Nesmith Falls Ill Before Concert

The Monkees have canceled their remaining tour dates after guitarist Michael ‘Mike’ Nesmith had health troubles on Thursday.

In a statement shared to their Facebook page and provided to TMW, the band told their fans Nesmith “had a minor health issue today in advance of his tour date in Philadelphia tonight.”

Full statement reads: “Michael Nesmith had a minor health issue today in advance of his tour date in Philadelphia tonight. He visited a local medical facility and, although the issue was not serious, was advised to rest for the next week, so unfortunately the remaining four dates on The Monkees Present: The Mike & Micky Show tour have been postponed until a later date. Nesmith has been dismissed from the hospital and is traveling back to his home in Carmel Valley. He is in good spirits and thanks all the fans for their support and understanding. He looks forward to getting back on the stage again soon.”