Aussie music legend's sudden health scare disrupts plans—what fans need to know!
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Australian music legend known for his timeless hit, The Horses, has recently faced a health setback that has led to the cancellation of his scheduled concerts.
The 76-year-old singer took to social media to share the disheartening news with his fans, expressing his frustration over the medical condition affecting his voice.
Despite the disappointment, he remains hopeful for a swift recovery and thanked his supporters for their understanding and well-wishes.
Daryl Braithwaite's journey in the music industry has been remarkable.
Rising to fame in the 1970s as the frontman of the iconic band Sherbet, Braithwaite and his bandmates scored countless hits and became household names.
However, following the band's split in 1984, Braithwaite faced a challenging period where he briefly turned his back on music.
In a revealing interview with the Courier Mail last year, Braithwaite shared his experiences during this time.
After an initial attempt at a solo career, he found himself on the dole and working as a council road worker.
The struggle to secure gigs without his former bandmates led him to step away from the limelight, a decision that he described as not wanting to 'prostitute' himself by performing in clubs.
It was during this hiatus from fame and his time doing manual work that Braithwaite rediscovered his passion for music.
This reflection and challenging work period reignited his motivation, prompting him to return to the music scene.
'And then, finally, I started probably thinking to myself, 'this is really buggered,' he explained.
However, in a candid statement, Braithwaite recently shared that he had to cancel his Cronulla gig due to an undisclosed medical condition.
'I have had to cancel today's Cronulla gig due to a medical condition. It is so frustrating trying to make my voice work when it breaks down.' he wrote.
He also mentioned that he was taking medication and trying various remedies, hoping for a swift recovery, ending his message with a heartfelt 'Many thanks.'
The announcement was met with an outpouring of support from fans, who flooded the comments section with well wishes and encouragement.
One fan wrote, 'Take care of yourself. Hope to be on the mend soon,' while another assured him, 'You will be back better than ever very soon.'
Braithwaite's eventual comeback was triumphant, marked by his number-one album Edge in 1988 and the hit single The Horses in 1991, a cover of the Rickie-Lee Jones tune.
Since then, he has remained a prominent figure in the Australian music industry, with no intentions of retiring.
His passion for music remains as strong as ever, as he said, 'If you're not passionate about it, you wouldn't do it.'
The veteran performer has also enjoyed recent highlights, such as performing The Horses with global pop superstar Harry Styles during his Australian tour in 2023, which Braithwaite described as unbelievable and a career-high.
With a solo career that includes number-one hits like You're My World (1973), Calvary (1975), and Old Sid (1976), Braithwaite's contributions to music were officially recognised in 2017 when he was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame.
As we await further updates on Daryl Braithwaite's health and return to the stage, we join his fans in wishing him a speedy recovery.
His music has been a soundtrack to many lives, and his resilience and dedication to his craft inspire us all.
We invite you to share your favourite memories of his music and performances in the comments below.
Let's send our collective well wishes to this Aussie music icon and hope for his quick return to doing what he loves most.
The 76-year-old singer took to social media to share the disheartening news with his fans, expressing his frustration over the medical condition affecting his voice.
Despite the disappointment, he remains hopeful for a swift recovery and thanked his supporters for their understanding and well-wishes.
Daryl Braithwaite's journey in the music industry has been remarkable.
Rising to fame in the 1970s as the frontman of the iconic band Sherbet, Braithwaite and his bandmates scored countless hits and became household names.
However, following the band's split in 1984, Braithwaite faced a challenging period where he briefly turned his back on music.
Concerts cancelled by Australian music icon due to a health scare. Credit: Facebook
In a revealing interview with the Courier Mail last year, Braithwaite shared his experiences during this time.
After an initial attempt at a solo career, he found himself on the dole and working as a council road worker.
The struggle to secure gigs without his former bandmates led him to step away from the limelight, a decision that he described as not wanting to 'prostitute' himself by performing in clubs.
It was during this hiatus from fame and his time doing manual work that Braithwaite rediscovered his passion for music.
This reflection and challenging work period reignited his motivation, prompting him to return to the music scene.
'And then, finally, I started probably thinking to myself, 'this is really buggered,' he explained.
However, in a candid statement, Braithwaite recently shared that he had to cancel his Cronulla gig due to an undisclosed medical condition.
'I have had to cancel today's Cronulla gig due to a medical condition. It is so frustrating trying to make my voice work when it breaks down.' he wrote.
He also mentioned that he was taking medication and trying various remedies, hoping for a swift recovery, ending his message with a heartfelt 'Many thanks.'
The announcement was met with an outpouring of support from fans, who flooded the comments section with well wishes and encouragement.
One fan wrote, 'Take care of yourself. Hope to be on the mend soon,' while another assured him, 'You will be back better than ever very soon.'
Braithwaite's eventual comeback was triumphant, marked by his number-one album Edge in 1988 and the hit single The Horses in 1991, a cover of the Rickie-Lee Jones tune.
Since then, he has remained a prominent figure in the Australian music industry, with no intentions of retiring.
His passion for music remains as strong as ever, as he said, 'If you're not passionate about it, you wouldn't do it.'
The veteran performer has also enjoyed recent highlights, such as performing The Horses with global pop superstar Harry Styles during his Australian tour in 2023, which Braithwaite described as unbelievable and a career-high.
With a solo career that includes number-one hits like You're My World (1973), Calvary (1975), and Old Sid (1976), Braithwaite's contributions to music were officially recognised in 2017 when he was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame.
As we await further updates on Daryl Braithwaite's health and return to the stage, we join his fans in wishing him a speedy recovery.
His music has been a soundtrack to many lives, and his resilience and dedication to his craft inspire us all.
Let's send our collective well wishes to this Aussie music icon and hope for his quick return to doing what he loves most.
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