Stewart Copeland’s injury puts The Doors on hold
ByDec 2, 2002 11:00 PM
Drummer Stewart Copeland suffered a broken arm over the Thanksgiving holiday, forcing re-formed rockers The Doors to postpone a planned Dec. 8 concert in Las Vegas.
Drummer Stewart Copeland suffered a broken arm over the Thanksgiving holiday, forcing re-formed rockers The Doors to postpone a planned Dec. 8 concert in Las Vegas.
The concert at The Palms in Las Vegas has been pushed back more than a month, to Jan. 19. Those holding tickets for the Dec. 8 show can use them for admission to the Jan. 19 show, or can obtain a refund at their point of purchase.
Copeland, formerly of The Police, fell while bicycle riding on a path near his Los Angeles home, according to The Doors’ publicist. He is expected to recover in time to join the band for the rescheduled performance.
The Doors have been resurrected by original keyboardist Ray Manzarek and lead guitarist Robby Krieger, who recruited Copeland and The Cult’s vocalist Ian Astbury to round out the group.
Original Doors drummer John Densmore was unable to participate in the reunion because he suffers from severe tinnitus, a hearing disorder. Legendary Doors vocalist Jim Morrison died at the age of 27 in 1971.
The new Doors lineup debuted on Sept. 6, playing a nearly 2-hour set at the Harley-Davidson Open Road Tour in the Los Angeles area.
The Doors are expected to embark on a U.S. tour in the spring, and to play the U.S. and European festival circuits in the summer. A new album release is planned for the fall.