Sex Pistols Postpone American Tours After Guitarist Steve Jones’ Wrist Injury
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The Sex Pistols were gearing up to make their long-awaited return to North and South America, but those plans have been abruptly halted. Guitarist Steve Jones recently suffered a wrist injury that makes it impossible for the band to continue with their scheduled shows. Fans who had been anticipating the upcoming performances will now need to wait for new dates to be announced.
The tour was originally set to begin in Dallas, Texas, on September 16 at the Longhorn Ballroom. It was a major event for the band, especially since it had been announced earlier in March and created considerable excitement among punk fans. Now, however, the band’s calendar is on pause while their guitarist focuses on recovery.
Breaking the news via social media, the group expressed their regret but emphasized that Jones’ health must come first. The announcement came with both disappointment and optimism, as Jones shared his personal outlook on the situation. His statement managed to blend humor with realism, softening the blow of the postponement for their loyal fan base.
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Steve Jones’ Update and Spirit
Steve Jones addressed fans directly with a message that struck a balance between serious news and lighthearted wit. “I’ve got some good news and bad news,” he said. “The bad news: I’ve broken my wrist, so unfortunately we won’t be doing any shows for a while. The good news is the surgeon said I will be back playing guitar in the not-too-distant future. The other good news is I’ll be 70 tomorrow!”
His words highlighted not only the physical setback but also his determination to return to performing as soon as possible. At nearly 70 years old, Jones remains a vital presence on stage, and his ability to poke fun at himself shows the same rebellious spirit that has always defined the Sex Pistols. Fans responded with messages of support and well-wishes across social media.
The band’s official statement added that shows will be rescheduled once Jones is fully healed. They urged ticket holders to keep an eye on venue websites and their social channels for updates. While frustrating for many, the delay has reinforced the connection between the band and their audience, with health and longevity taking priority over the immediate schedule.
Postponed Tours Across Two Continents
The impact of Jones’ injury extends across both North America and South America. Dozens of concerts that had been highly anticipated in major cities will now be pushed back, disrupting months of planning. Fans in both regions had hoped to experience the raw energy of the Sex Pistols, fronted by Frank Carter, in what promised to be a powerful revival of punk’s most notorious act.
Postponements are always tough on touring musicians, but the scale of this disruption shows just how significant these tours were to the band’s global plans. Punk communities across the Americas had been gearing up to welcome the band, proving that even decades after their debut, the Sex Pistols still command worldwide attention.
Despite the setback, promoters and venues have stressed that this is only a delay and not a cancellation. As soon as Jones is back in playing shape, the band is expected to announce revised dates. For fans, the wait might be frustrating, but the chance to eventually witness the Pistols live is still very much alive.
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Looking Back on the Pistols in America
This is not the first time the Sex Pistols have had turbulent experiences on American soil. Their infamous 1978 U.S. tour remains one of the most chaotic in rock history. At the time, the band encountered violent and hostile crowds, with drummer Paul Cook recalling audiences throwing bottles, rats, and even pig’s ears onto the stage.
The hostility stemmed from the group’s reputation as cultural provocateurs, painted as “British devils” sent to corrupt America. Steve Jones himself once described the tour as “a fucking circus” and “no fun.” Despite the violence, those shows cemented the Pistols’ legend and further fueled the mythology of punk rock as dangerous, unpredictable, and disruptive.
With the current lineup attempting to rewrite that history through a more controlled and celebratory run, the postponement feels like another twist of fate. Still, the band’s resilience and their fans’ dedication suggest that the upcoming rescheduled shows could offer a fresh chapter—one where the music takes center stage without the chaos of the past.
