Summer wasn’t too kind on the “5 Seconds Of Summer” drummer Ashton Irwin as the band’s Sunday (June 26) concert came to a screeching halt after their famed drummer was hospitalised mid-show after experiencing stroke-like symptoms. Read on to learn more about his condition.
Ashton Suffers Migraine and Stroke-like Symptoms…
Australian pop band 5 Seconds Of Summer was 45 minutes into their concert Sunday night when their drummer, Ashton Irwin, was rushed to the hospital mid-show as he suffered from extreme heat exhaustion. According to the statement from 5SOS, Irwin, 27 experienced stroke-like symptoms brought on by heat exhaustion while playing in Texas.
A rep for the band revealed, “Last night’s show ended early due to a medical incident during the show. Upon experiencing physical symptoms, Ashton [Irwin] was taken to a local hospital for tests and medical review. As a result, it was advised Ashton had experienced extreme heat exhaustion. Thankfully and most importantly, he is feeling ok and recovering very well.”
The pop band, known for their album “Sounds Good Feels Good” was 45 minutes into Sunday night’s Houston concert, when someone came out on stage and told the audience they were taking a short break.
Arkansas Show Is Cancelled, New Date Revealed…
5SOS took to Instagram and posted a second update that the band, comprising of Luke Hemmings, Michael Clifford and Calum Hood, would be cancelling their show in Arkansas Tuesday night per “medical advice.” It further stated:
“The new date will be July 26th so Rogers, AR will officially be our last show of the North American TMH tour! We are so sorry to cause inconvenience to your plans, but we promise for those of you who can still make it, we will put on the show of your lives.” They added, “In the meantime, please join us in giving Ash the privacy to rest up and get back to full fitness … lots of love, 5SOS.”
Texas Heat Too The Best Of Irwin…
Ashton Irwin, 27 also took to social media on Monday to thank fans for their support and provide them with a health update. He also shared more details about what happened on stage. The drummer wrote:
“I suffered from an intense migraine brought on by exhaustion and overheating onstage which made me lose [sic] my vision and gave me symptoms of stroke in the left side of my body. It’s always amazing to play a massive energetic show in every environment thrown at us. Unfortunately this time my body gave out due to heat exhaustion. I was in tears in the ambulance, because I feel I’d let many people down. I’m looking after myself and getting rest now.”
Irwin concluded his three-part statement by saying he feels “so loved” and “looked after” by his band “brothers,” team and fans. He continued, “This is the price a dehydrated drummer pays when he takes on Texas heat. All will be made right, ticketing wise, and rescheduling-wise. I love you. Thanks for the love. I’ll be back on stage ASAP! X.”
As for the band, in March 2022, the band released “Complete Mess” as the lead single from their upcoming fifth studio album. They went on releasing “Take My Hand” in April and “Me, Myself & I” in May. The name of their album “5SOS” was released in the same month, and the album is set to release on 23 September 2022.
