Steely Dan has reportedly dropped out of a few of their tour dates with the Eagles due to illness.
According to Indianapolis’ Indy Star, Don Henley told the crowd at Gainbridge Fieldhouse that Steely Dan frontman Donald Fagen had been hospitalized, before thanking fellow rocker Steve Miller for filling in at the last minute. “The show must go on,” Henley reportedly said.
Sheryl Crow filled in for Steely Dan at the Eagles’ Denver shows last week, before Miller took over in Indianapolis and the upcoming Detroit show on Oct. 13. Vince Gill will open the Pittsburgh concert on Oct. 15, and Steely Dan are currently listed to return to the stage on Oct. 17.
There has yet to be an official statement from the rockers specifying Fagen’s illness or recovery time.
The Eagles announced their final The Long Goodbye tour earlier this year. “The Eagles have had a miraculous 52-year odyssey, performing for people all over the globe; keeping the music alive in the face of tragic losses, upheavals and setbacks of many kinds,” read a statement from the group. “Credit and thanks go to our longtime management team, our dedicated road crew, and our exceptional backup musicians for providing skilled and steadfast support, throughout these many years. We know how fortunate we are, and we are truly grateful.”
The tour will wrap on January 6 in Inglewood, Calif. See the full list of dates here.
