Tom DeLonge, the iconic voice behind Blink-182’s signature hit songs, has been struggling with his vocals during the band’s recent UK and Ireland tour dates. Fans who attended the Belfast show reported that while Tom sounded great, it was clear that he was pushing through some vocal difficulties. However, when the band hit Dublin, the setlist had noticeably changed, with some of the more Tom-heavy songs being dropped in favor of tracks that featured Mark Hoppus on lead vocals.
Songs like “Anthem Part 3,” “Not Now,” and “Bored to Death” were replaced by “Wendy Clear,” “Going Away to College,” and “M&Ms.” This change has led to speculation among fans that Tom’s voice is struggling to keep up, possibly due to lingering illness. Tom also let the crowd handle many of his parts during the Dublin show.
DeLonge has been dealing with health issues. DeLonge even spoke between a couple of tracks at a Blink-182 show about battling a nasty bug, leading to shows in Kansas City and St. Louis being canceled. Tom could clearly be seen struggling as well. He confirmed it later, and made it clear that he fell sick but he is recovering. During recent shows, Tom was constantly blowing his nose and spraying his throat with numbing spray.
Tom DeLonge dealing with a lingering sickness
It’s been a few weeks since the tour began, and it seems that Tom is still battling whatever sickness has been affecting his voice. Despite this setback, Tom has been showing incredible dedication by hitting the stage night after night. However, his voice hasn’t fully recovered. While flu or throat infections can be tough to shake off, especially during a grueling tour schedule, fans are understandably concerned about Tom’s health.
Many fans are hoping that once the UK tour wraps up, Tom will have the time he needs to rest and fully recuperate. With almost a full month off before their next gig, it’s the perfect opportunity for him to take a break and get his voice back in shape. Sickness can linger when not properly treated, and it’s evident that Tom has been pushing himself hard to avoid disappointing fans after the backlash from the previous postponements.
Fans are hopeful that with the upcoming break, Tom will return stronger and ready to tackle the rest of the tour with the energy and vocal prowess he’s known for. Fans are rallying behind Tom, sending their well wishes and hoping for a speedy recovery.
