The Allstate Arena just confirmed that the rest of the Chicago shows have been postponed until July 22-24. If you do not want to wait, they are giving refunds. I'm disappointed, but I'll live.

LaughinAtYall said:

They are postponed due to the death of John Blackwell's son. He drowned in a pool. My prayer go out to him and his family. So sad.

NPGMC Official Press Release:

PRINCE CHICAGO SHOWS TO BE RESCHEDULED

Due to a death in the family of NPG drummer John Blackwell , the
PRINCE shows scheduled for this week in Chicago have been rescheduled.

The show scheduled for June 28 will now play on July 22. The June 29 show will play on July 23 and the June 30 show will play on July 24.

The PRINCE show that was scheduled for June 26 will play on August 3rd,
as previously announced.

Tickets for this weeks PRINCE shows will be honored on their rescheduled
dates in July.

Those who are unable to attend rescheduled dates will have refunds issued at the point of purchase.

Our deepest sympathies go out to John and his family.

According to a post from a moderator on NPGMC, it was Mr. Blackwell's daughter. How sad! My condolences to him and his family during this very difficult time.

LaughinAtYall said:

his daughter passed away. I think that everybody can wait for John and his family as well as the NPG family to morn b4 the concerts resume

I just don't know what to say.

his daughter passed away. I think that everybody can wait for John and his family as well as the NPG family to morn b4 the concerts resume[/quote]

Didn't know that. I reel really bad now. I hope John leaves the tour to be back with his wife and other child. Prince should get a new drummer for the remainer of the tour. I would not want to contiue on tour mourning the death of my child.

A heartfelt condolences to John and his family.

my prayers 2 his family

since i've already got the news about this featured here, i'm lockin this up...carry on any comments on the other thread, please. thanx.