Heart is set to resume their Royal Flush Tour today and Saturday in Las Vegas after an eight-month hiatus. The break was necessary for Ann Wilson to undergo an operation and treatment for cancer. Last week, the band started rehearsals, and Nancy Wilson shared that her older sister is ready to hit the stage again. "She's actually looking great, sounding great, feeling great, moving well. She did all the PT (physical therapy). She did all the health stuff. So, we're excited and happy to just get back on the metal horse, you know," Nancy said.
Ann provided an update last September, saying she was doing "absolutely fine, but it's been, to put it mildly, a lot," adding that "chemo is no joke. It takes a lot out of a person." She also shared the emotional toll of waiting for test results, describing it as "a form of mental torture." Fortunately, her results were positive, and she announced she was finished with chemo and ready for the tour in 2025. Ann emphasized the importance of early detection, advising everyone to "get checked regularly."
The Royal Flush Tour will feature Squeeze opening from Monday in Los Angeles through the 14th in Portland, Oregon. Cheap Trick will take over from March 20th in Calgary, Alberta through April 5th in Quebec, and Lucinda Williams will join for two shows – April 10th in Toronto and the 16th in New York City, which is the final date for this leg. Heart will be back on the road in late spring, with a June 1st date in Vienna, Virginia being the only date announced so far. This tour, which began last April, is Heart's first since 2019.
[Source: Classic Hits Today]