Neil Young is recovering from surgery to correct a brain aneurysm. Young first experienced problems with his eyesight while in New York City three weeks ago to induct the Pretenders into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. An MRI revealed a “serious brain aneurysm,” and surgery was scheduled. After traveling to Nashville for a week’s worth of recording, Young returned to New York for the operation last Tuesday (March 29). The procedure, which was done in a minimally invasive fashion, has been described as a complete success, and a full recovery is expected.

However, Young’s recuperation is taking a bit longer than expected, so his doctors advised him not to travel or perform, which meant he had to back out of his appearance at Sunday’s (April 3) Juno Awards in Canada. The Junos are the Canadian equivalent of the Grammys, and Young said, “I’m really disappointed that I won’t be able to make it to Winnipeg for the Junos as I had hoped. I grew up there and was really looking forward to the show, as well as spending some time with my old friends and family. Thanks to my doctors, I’m feeling a lot better now so I hope I can get a rain check.”

Young was urged to attend and perform at the Junos by his old friend Randy Bachman, and it’s possible they would have played together.

Young is a member of the Canadian Music Hall Of Fame, and he’s previously won three Juno awards.

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