By Rianne Addo For Mailonline
Published: 18:48 BST, 25 June 2019 | Updated: 18:48 BST, 25 June 2019
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Snow Patrol have pulled out of Glastonbury Festival 2019 as bandmember Johnny McDaid prepares to undergo neck surgery.
The Chasing Cars hitmakers, who were schedule to take to The Other Stage at the music extravaganza on Friday, have been forced to cancel their performance as pianist Johnny, 42, requires immediate surgery on his neck.
Lead singer Gary Lightbody announced the sad news on the group's official Facebook account on Tuesday, stating: 'We are sorry to have to announce the cancellation of more shows.'
'Our dear brother, piano and guitar player Johnny McDaid has a serious problem with his neck and after consulting with some top neurosurgeons they are all in agreement that the only course of action is immediate surgery.
"We are
