Guitarist Jonny Greenwood Hospitalized, Tours Cancelled

Both The Zombies and The Smile have canceled their respective tours due to health issues faced by key members. The Zombies' founder and keyboardist Rod Argent, 79, suffered a stroke, resulting in his immediate retirement from touring and the cancellation of their planned U.S. fall tour. Meanwhile, The Smile's guitarist Jonny Greenwood, also a member of Radiohead, fell seriously ill from an infection requiring intensive care, leading to the cancellation of their European tour in August. Despite these cancellations, The Zombies will continue with their 'Begin Here Festival' in the UK, and The Smile has assured fans of ticket refunds while expressing hope for Greenwood's speedy recovery.