Organisers of the V2002 festivals have told reporters they are "very hopeful" Travis will still headline their Stafford and Chelmsford events in August, despite the injury to drummer Neil Primrose. Festival organiser Bob Angus told NME.com: "We are sure that we speak along with the V festival and Travis fans when we wish Neil a very speedy and full recovery. We are very hopeful they will remain on the V line-up and will be keeping everybody updated as and when we know." The band’s management have confirmed Primrose will undergo an operation this morning. "Medical staff advise that Neil shall hopefully be discharged from hospital this weekend and the doctors are confident that he will make a full recovery but it is unclear at this stage how long this will take. Neil would also like to thank all the fans for all their good wishes,” the statement continued. “He would particularly like to express his gratitude to all the doctors and nurses in the hospital who are making his stay as comfortable as possible."
Jul 11, 2002
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V Festival hopeful Travis will still play after drummer injury
V2002 organisers are hopeful Travis will still headline in August despite drummer Neil Primrose's injury and planned operation, with festival organiser Bob Angus wishing him well.