Adam Anderson, one half of the Manchester based duo, will not be appearing at Hurts’ upcoming ‘Happiness’ anniversary shows this summer so that he can focus on his wellbeing
A rock star has made the difficult decision to withdraw from all his performances for the remainder of the year. Manchester-based band, Hurts, is set to celebrate the 15th anniversary of their debut album this summer with a series of shows, including a significant gig at the O2 Academy Brixton in London on May 22.
However, Adam Anderson of Hurts will not be participating in the duo’s upcoming ‘Happiness’ anniversary shows, choosing instead to concentrate on his mental health and well-being.
In an Instagram post, Anderson shared: “As many of you know I’ve been struggling with my mental health for years now. Sadly, due to my ongoing recovery, I have taken the very difficult decision to sit out all forthcoming HURTS shows this year and focus solely on my well-being.”
“It hasn’t been an easy decision, but it’s the right thing for me to do at this time.” He expressed his gratitude towards his bandmate, saying: “I want to express my love and gratitude to Theo for his understanding and supporting me in making this decision. All shows will go ahead as planned with Theo taking centre stage and I couldn’t be happier that they’re taking place.”
Anderson also apologised to fans, stating: “You’ve supported me as an individual and the band for so many years and I have never taken it for granted. I don’t want anyone to worry about me. I am doing my best to recover with a good support system around me and I look forward to getting better.”
His fans were quick to respond with messages of support, with one saying: “Adam, take care of yourself! We love you very much and wish you a speedy recovery!!! We are waiting for you!” chimed in another fan.
“Thank you for your honest words and you don’t need to apologise, your health is the most important thing. We will celebrate and support Theo and the band at the concerts celebrating the anniversary of your wonderful album. And we will meet again.”
A third supporter added: “Thank you so much for your honesty, Adam! Your music has helped me and many others through some dark times and I think many of us can at least grasp what it is like to struggle with mental health. It’s even more important now that you know that you did not disappoint us.”
“We all want you to get better and are looking forward to seeing you again on the stage sometime in the future when you feel ready. Take care, Adam! x.”
Theo Hutchcraft responded with his own Instagram post, saying: “I completely understand and respect his decision to step back from the live performances for health reasons.”
“As many of you know I’ve been struggling with my mental health for years now. Adam and I have built this band together and he’s given everything to it over the last 15 years, We’re lifelong friends and partners.”
“I’ll be taking to the stage alongside the incredible Hurts band, who have been with us from the beginning. We’ll be sure to bring the vision to life and make it a summer to remember. Whether you’re in the front row or watching from afar. Love you mate x”.
Hurts are an English musical duo who have released five studio albums: Happiness (2010), Exile (2013), Surrender (2015), Desire (2017) and Faith (2020). Their first two albums both reached the top 10 in several countries.
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