Goo Goo Dolls singer John Rzeznik was hospitalized with pneumonia and canceled a series of concerts in South Africa.
Wearing a blue medical gown and a black Herschel hat, the “Slide” singer apologized to fans for having to postpone the shows in a video recorded from what appeared to be his room at a hospital.
The popular rock band from the 90s was due to perform in South Africa from December 4 to 7.
Goo Goo Dolls frontman John Rzeznik was hospitalized with pneumonia and the band canceled shows in South Africa. (Scott Legato)
“Hey everyone, it’s John from the Goo Goo Dolls,” Rzeznik said from his bed in the video posted to social media. ‘I’m really sorry I can’t be there, but I finally went to a doctor and I have pneumonia. And they took me to a hospital. And I’m stuck here for a day or two.
“We’re working on getting back there as soon as possible, and I’ll keep you posted on that.” I’m really sorry we couldn’t do this. My apologies that this happened. We’ll come down. there, we’ll make it up to you.
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“Thank you for your patience.”
‘I’m really sorry I can’t be there, but I finally went to a doctor and I have pneumonia. And they took me to a hospital. And I’ll be stuck here for a day or two.’
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After his video message, updated tour dates for the end of March flashed across the screen.
Rzeznik has been performing with the band for more than 40 years. (Ryan Pergola)
On Instagram, the band posted: “We are heartbroken to postpone our shows in South Africa. This country means so much to us, and we were so excited to create more memories with you. Unfortunately, my doctor has advised rest and recovery. Thank you for your understanding: we will make the wait worth it when we return in March 2025!”
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The Goo Goo Dolls found mainstream success with the 1995 release of their breakthrough single “Name”, from their fifth studio album. Three years later ‘Iris’ wrote for the Nicholas Cage film ‘City of Angels’ earned the group praise and spent almost twelve weeks on the Billboard Hot 100.
The Goo Goo Dolls rose to fame in the ’90s with the success of their single ‘Name’. (Brenda Chase)
Since releasing their sixth studio album, “Dizzy Up the Girl” in 1998, the band has sold millions of albums worldwide and continued to tour.
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In April 2025, the Goo Goo Dolls join Zach Bryan, Luke Combs, Jelly rollAshley McBryde and Lana Del Rey at the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio, California.
