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Van Zandt Undergoes Surgery, Aims to Rejoin Tour Soon

6/25/2025

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Guitarist Steven Van Zandt is sidelined from Bruce Springsteen’s European tour after undergoing emergency appendix surgery in San Sebastian, Spain. At 74, he anticipates a swift recovery and hopes to rejoin the tour within a week. Meanwhile, Springsteen's "Land of Hope and Dreams" tour presses on with upcoming shows in Germany and Italy.

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Guitarist Steven Van Zandt is sidelined from Bruce Springsteen’s European tour after undergoing emergency appendix surgery in San Sebastian, Spain. At 74, he anticipates a swift recovery and hopes to rejoin the tour within a week. Meanwhile, Springsteen's "Land of Hope and Dreams" tour presses on with upcoming shows in Germany and Italy.