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Drummer of huge UK rock band rushed to hospital just MINUTES before he’s due on stage as they cancel remaining tour dates

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Drummer Jamie Morrison was rushed to hospital just minutes before he was due on stage in Nottingham on Monday evening. 

The Stereophonics star, who also drums for 86TVs, was due to perform with the latter at Rescue Rooms in the city. 

However he was forced to pull out of the show last minute after he was admitted to hospital where doctors told him not to perform. 

Taking to social media, 86TVs issued a statement to their fans as they explained: ‘We had quite a dramatic day yesterday when, minutes before doors opened in Nottingham, Jamie was rushed into hospital.

‘He is still in there and has been strongly advised by doctors to not attempt to do the shows this week.

They added: ‘We are all heartbroken about this – the shows on this run really have been our best ever – but obviously health comes first. 

Stereophonics drummer Jamie Morrison (R) was ruched to hospital just MINUTES before he was due on stage in Nottingham on Monday night 

Taking to social media, 86TVs issued a statement to their fans as they explained: 'We are all heartbroken about this ¿ the shows on this run really have been our best ever ¿ but obviously health comes first'

Taking to social media, 86TVs issued a statement to their fans as they explained: ‘We are all heartbroken about this – the shows on this run really have been our best ever – but obviously health comes first’

‘Please send your love and get wells to one of the best to ever do it.

‘Huge apologies to anyone who has made plans for these shows, especially with long distance travel. We know there are a number of you that have had plans around this for a long time and were planning on sending off this record with us this week.

‘We love you and thank you for all the support. Please contact your point of purchase to arrange a refund. x’ 

Fans took to the comments to wish Jamie a speedy recovery after the shock news. 

They penned: ‘Wishing you a speedy recovery, lots of love’; ‘The happiest drummer in all the world. Sending lots of positive vibes for a speedy recovery x’;

‘Love you Jamie! Wishing you a safe and speedy recovery!’; ‘Sending you all love and all the best x’. 

Fellow singer Kate Nash added: ‘Sending love, hope he has a speedy recovery’.  

‘Sending get well vibes to you Jamie. Hope you make a good recovery so you can retake your seat behind those drums again’.

MailOnline have contacted Jamie’s representatives for comment.  

The Stereophonics star, who also drums for 86TVs, was due to perform with the latter at Rescue Rooms in the city, but they have now cancelled the rest of the tour

The Stereophonics star, who also drums for 86TVs, was due to perform with the latter at Rescue Rooms in the city, but they have now cancelled the rest of the tour

Fans took to the comments to wish Jamie a speedy recovery after the shock news

Fans took to the comments to wish Jamie a speedy recovery after the shock news

Jamie is also the drummer for Welsh rock band Stereophonics who have stood the test of time, releasing 12 albums over 3 decades, accumulating a massive 7 Number 1s among them

Jamie is also the drummer for Welsh rock band Stereophonics who have stood the test of time, releasing 12 albums over 3 decades, accumulating a massive 7 Number 1s among them

The band were nearing the end of their 2024 tour after the release of their debut album. 

They were due to still perform in Manchester, Bristol, London, Cambridge and Leeds this week before the tour concluded on December 1. 

Jamie is a member of 86TVs along with former stars of The Maccabees’ Hugo and Felix White and their brother Will.

He is also the drummer for Welsh rock band Stereophonics who have stood the test of time, releasing 12 albums over 3 decades, accumulating a massive 7 Number 1s among them. 

The band are also due to embark on a 2025 tour across the UK and Ireland. The shows kick off in Belfast in June and will also see the group play two nights at the Cardiff Principality Stadium as well as Finsbury Park in London.  

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