Goo Goo Dolls Postpone South Africa Tour as John Rzeznik Recovers from Pneumonia
The band's lead singer was hospitalized, prompting the rescheduling of December shows to March 2025.
- John Rzeznik, frontman of the Goo Goo Dolls, has been hospitalized with pneumonia, requiring rest and recovery as advised by his doctor.
- The band has postponed their scheduled South African tour dates, originally set for December 4-7, to late March 2025.
- New performances are planned for Cape Town on March 25, Durban on March 27, and Pretoria on March 29, with all tickets remaining valid or eligible for refunds.
- Rzeznik issued an apology to fans in a video from his hospital bed, expressing regret over the postponement and promising to make it up to them during the rescheduled dates.
- The Goo Goo Dolls are still expected to perform at Live Fest in Naples, Florida, on December 14 and have additional international and U.S. tour dates planned for 2025.