Overview

• John posted an Instagram carousel showing himself in a hospital bed with rhinestone-covered leg casts and a neck brace, alongside balloons and cards.
• He included behind-the-scenes shots of camera monitors, a soundstage, and the casts being removed, confirming the setup was staged.
• His caption joked he had “rocked too hard” and specified he appears on “Listen To The Flower People” and “Stonehenge” on the new album.
• Many followers initially feared he was injured before realizing the gag, and the post topped 210,000 likes with thousands of comments by Friday evening.
• Spinal Tap II: The End Continues and its album were released Friday, with cameos from stars including Paul McCartney and Garth Brooks, as some coverage noted renewed scrutiny of John’s recent frail appearances.