The Tubes (May 20, 1978) Tubes Blown / Jinxed Tour Is Halted - NME

A news story from New Musical Express dated May 20, 1978, reporting the cancellation of The Tubes’ major UK tour after an onstage accident.

SOURCE DETAILS Publication: New Musical Express (NME) Date: May 20, 1978 Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: News Feature

THE STORY The Tubes were forced to cancel the remainder of their sold-out British tour after lead singer Fee Waybill fell from the edge of the five-foot stage at Leicester’s De Montfort Hall. He broke his right leg and sprained his left wrist. The band had only completed five dates of a planned 26-date tour.

CONTEXT AND NOTES The accident happened during the band’s support slot for The Sex Pistols. Promoters described it as a “jinxed tour” after earlier cancellations due to illness and disputes. The feature notes the significant financial impact on the tour and mentions plans for a rescheduled run later in the year.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS Event: Cancellation of The Tubes’ 1978 UK tour Era: 1978 – Post-Punk / Theatrical Rock period Tone: Dramatic and sympathetic Photography: Black-and-white image of Fee Waybill in hospital Audience: UK rock and new wave readers

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS A full news page with the bold headline “Tubes blown” and a large photo of Fee Waybill recovering in hospital with his leg in plaster. The layout includes detailed reporting on the incident and its consequences.

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