Why Queens of the Stone Age won't be headlining the Mempho Music Festival in Memphis anymore
The band Queens of the Stone Age recently announced a series of concert cancellations, and a Memphis show was on the list.
An announcement on Instagram showed the group would cancel shows through the rest of the year after an emergency surgery for lead singer Josh Homme. While some shows will be rescheduled for 2025, the group's show at Mempho Music Festival was not on the list for rescheduled shows.
Here's what to know about the cancellation and the lead singer's health.
Why did Queens of the Stone Age cancel shows?
The band announced a series of show cancellations to give the lead singer, Josh Homme, time to recover from a recent emergency surgery.
"Josh has been given no choice but to prioritize his health and to receive essential medical through the remainder of the year," a post on Instagram said.
The Memphis appearance was part of the Mempho Music Festival. QOTSA was set to headline on Sunday, Oct. 6.
What happened to the lead singer of Queens of the Stone Age?
Josh Homme, the lead singer for QOTSA, was diagnosed with cancer in 2022. At the time, it was said that he had recovered after surgery. It is unclear if the recent emergency surgery is related as no specifics have been announced.
Who is Queens of the Stone Age?
Queens of the Stone Age is a rock band that formed in Seattle, Washington in 1996. The band has seen many members come and go through the years, but Josh Homme is the only one to remain consistent throughout the almost 30 years of the group.
The current lineup consists of Homme, Troy Van Leeuwen, Michael Shuman, Dean Fertita and Jon Theodore. Former members include Nick Oliveri, Mark Lanegan, Gene Trautman and David Grohl among others. The band has eight studio albums, and the most recent, "In Times New Roman...," was released in 2023.
When is Mempho Music Festival?
Memphis Music Festival will take place from Friday, Oct. 4 to Sunday, Oct. 6 at the Radians Amphitheater at the Memphis Botanic Garden.
Who is performing at Mempho Music Festival 2024?
The times of the performances have not been released, but Mempho has announced which performers will be on stage each day.
Friday
Cody Jinks
Goose
Marcus King
Cory Wong
Brent Cobb
Robert Jon & The Wreck
Blue Mountain
Mark Edgar Stuart
Saturday
Trey Anastasio & Classic Tab
The Roots
Charles Wesley Goodwin
Warren Haynes Band
Digable Planets
Karine Rykman
Jerry Joseph & The Jackmormons
Sunday
Sublime with Rome
Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors
The Kills
All Them Witches
Darren Kiely
Legendary Jubilee Hummingbirds
The U of M Blue Tom Records Revue
This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Why Queens of the Stone Age won't be at Memphis' Mempho Music Festival
