Rock Legend, 76, Postpones Tour Dates Due to Surgery
NO LOC, JUL 7 – Joe Trohman will miss all 2025 Fall Out Boy tour dates while recovering from hand surgery to prevent permanent damage, with the band continuing performances without him.
- Joe Trohman, Fall Out Boy's founding guitarist, announced on July 7, 2025, that he will take the rest of the year off for right hand surgery.
- Trohman has managed ongoing issues with his right hand for years and needs surgery to avoid permanent damage, prompting this temporary hiatus.
- He took a hiatus starting in January 2023 to prioritize his mental health and rejoined the group in May after undergoing a period of healing.
- Trohman revealed that after years of dealing with problems in his right hand, surgery has become necessary to prevent lasting harm, and he is optimistic about his recovery.
- The band will continue all scheduled shows without announcing a temporary replacement, and Trohman aims to rejoin Fall Out Boy in 2026 following full recovery.
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