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Artist News
Wire less Manic because of back spasm
By CMU Editorial | Published on Thursday 28 May 2009
Manic Street Preacher Nicky Wire has told fans that if they think he’s looking a little sedate on stage during his band’s current tour, that’s because he’s trying to perform while nursing a prolapsed disc. He reported on the Manics website that at a gig in Llandudno this week he suffered a back spasm half way through the show and couldn’t move as a result.
Wire: “Last night [my back] went into spasm on stage. This made it virtually impossible for me to move, let alone jump. I desperately want to carry on the tour but it will mean a combination of standing still, sitting down on stage, back braces and painkillers. As you know, standing still is utterly alien to me on stage. I don’t want any sympathy but hopefully this will explain my lack of movement and general mood. Thank you for your understanding”.
