Franz Ferdinand drummer has finger crushed by "ugly piece of art"
It looks like Franz Ferdinand will have to continue their European/UK tour without drummer Paul Thomson. According to the band’s Twitter, Thomson was injured by an “ugly piece of art” after it fell in a hotel lobby.
You can read the band’s full statement below.
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The band revealed Thomson had his finger “crushed” when a piece of art fell from the wall of a hotel in Casablanco, Morocco.
Due to the “intense pain” caused by the injury, Thomson is unable to continue the tour. The band announced he would be replaced in upcoming shows by Mike Evans.
“We’re sad to say that Paul’s finger was crushed by an ugly piece of art which fell from the wall of a hotel lobby in Casablanca,” the band states on Twitter. “The bone has splintered into small pieces and he is unable to hold a drumstick without experiencing intense pain.”
They continue, “Paul will be unable to continue this tour while it heals. We are happy to welcome our friend Mike Evans who will stand in for him temporarily.”
We’re sad to say that Paul’s finger was crushed by an ugly piece of art which fell from the wall of a hotel lobby in Casablanca. The bone has splintered into small pieces and he is unable to hold a drumstick without experiencing intense pain.
— Franz Ferdinand (@Franz_Ferdinand) July 6, 2019
Paul will be unable to continue this tour while it heals.
We are happy to welcome our friend Mike Evans who will stand in for him temporarily.
— Franz Ferdinand (@Franz_Ferdinand) July 6, 2019
Fans quickly sent Thomson their well wishes while welcoming Evans.
Paul tries to heal soon! I hope you don’t abandon the tour, your presence even if you don’t play would make us happy anyway..For now, welcome to Mike Evans✨
— The Dark Of The Matinée (Tiziana) (@JaneMoore444) July 6, 2019
So sorry Paul. Don’t forget you’re always the legendary FF drummer. Welcome Mike.
— Fr?gferdinand (@frognrollFF) July 6, 2019
Wishing a speedy recovery to Paul’s digit
— frenchbloke (@frenchbloke) July 6, 2019
Oh no…. very shocked and sad to hear that…
Please take extra care and don’t play till it perfectly recovers for the future!!— A.O.L (@AiYama12) July 6, 2019
We’re wishing a speedy recovery to Thomson!
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