Bruce Springsteen cancels Philadelphia concerts

Bruce Springsteen has canceled two concerts in Philadelphia due to illne

The concerts were scheduled for August 16 and 18 at Citizens Bank Park

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The 73-year-old musician is affectionately called "The Boss" by his fans

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This is the second time Springsteen has had to postpone shows on his 2023 tour

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The first time was in March, when he postponed three shows due to illness.

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Springsteen's management team has said that they are working on rescheduling the Philadelphia concerts.

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Fans are being urged to hold onto their tickets, as they will be valid for the rescheduled shows.

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The 2023 tour is Springsteen's first major worldwide tour since The River Tour six years ago.

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Springsteen is a Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and one of the best-selling music artists of all time.

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He is known for his energetic live performances and his classic songs, such as "Born to Run" and "Dancing in the Dark."

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