Reverend and the Makers frontman Jon McClure has been hospitalised days before he is due to headline the Tramlines Festival in his native Sheffield. The 44-year-old musician said he is in pain and "shook up" after a "daft" incident on a scooter, but has vowed not to let his crowd down.
Sharing a message on Instagram, Jon wrote: "A little update from me. I had an accident yesterday doing summat [sic] daft on a scooter. It’s my own fault and I feel a bit stupid and embarrassed tbh." He added: "Im just in the hozzy [sic] waiting on whether it’s a cracked rib or not. It’s very painful."
Vows to Perform Despite Injury
He promised his fans: "This weekends gigs @togetheragainfest and @tramlines will go ahead even if I have to dose myself up . Hopefully it’s just a knock." But he admitted he might need some extra attention from those at the show. "Might need a cuddle," he said. "Proper shook me up. Feeling a bit blue."
Tramlines' official Instagram account promised to look after him during his set. They wrote in the comments section: "Wishing you a speedy recovery! We’ll take good care of ya on Sunday."
Band's World Cup Anthem
The news comes after a summer which saw the band become the unofficial England World Cup tune. Their hit Silence Is Talking might be 17 years old, but a revamped version saw Three Lions fans belt it out stateside. The crowds enjoyed adding new lyrics to the instrumental of the tune, singing: "Football's coming home again with Thomas Tuchel" to the tune of the melody.
Speaking to the Mirror in the build-up to the Mexico fixture, Jon said: "It's a proud moment, really. To know your art can travel as far as it can, it's just a mad thing." Despite England not getting their hands on the trophy again, Jon still felt music had a big part to play in the rest of the summer and what follows. He added: "Let's try to keep this spirited togetherness beyond the World Cup, because it's a nice feeling."
