Kevin Parker Broke His Hip But That Won't Stop Tame Impala From Touring!

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I knew Kevin was always running around trying to cover his shadow, but I had no idea he ran half-marys! What a stud. It's such a bummer that he came so close to finishing before bowing out due to injury---not the greatest feeling ever. I guess it is not meant to be!

It's no secret that Tame Impala is my favorite solo artist who's also a band. 

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The first anniversary of ya boi seeing Tame twice in five days is quickly approaching (March 12th-16th), and I'm sad that Kevin had to celebrate that in the hospital, caught between the tides of pain and rapture. Stress fractures are scary, but you can't just spend your whole lifetime wondering when you'll have one. You gotta be in the moment and be above it. You never know when it might be time for your bones to break.

You'd think patience would be key when dealing with such an injury, but when you're living life in stages, there's no time to waste. Tame Impala's next scheduled concert is TOMORROW in Mexico, and despite his hip fracture, Kevin's feeling like a brand new person, and the show will go on---Tame's on track to not miss a single performance. Kevin Parker is no Zack de la Rocha. He's not quitting on you guys! A little fractured hip (at just 37 years old) isn't gonna stop him from performing. Maybe in a past life, but certainly not in this one!

Hopefully, Kevin doesn't make these same old mistakes again and makes the necessary changes to improve his calcium levels. I know his weakness is the source of all his pride, but that should stop at bone density. They say people never change, but that's bullshit, they do. I don't need to gossip about how Kevin will handle it. The less I know, the better. Decisions are approaching, reality in motion. Let's not think about it. He's a grown-ass man and one hell of a musician. I just want him to be healthy. I know that he'll be happier that way.

Eventually, Kevin will be all healed up, but for now, fans in Mexico and South America will get to watch a gimpy Kevin sing them mushroom lullabies. He's not gonna just sit around in a hospital bed and sulk. "Yes, I'm changing your bedpan" gets old quickly. Just breathe deeper and get well soon, Kev. Hopefully, you can grab a half full glass of wine and hit the studio. We will never come close to how you feel, and that's exactly why we need more Tame!

@dozonlife #greenscreen Get Well Soon, Kevin! We love you!! @tameimpala #tameimpala #music #foryoupage #homepage #getwellsoon #isittrue #theslowrush #barstool #barstoolsports #hiredozo ♬ Is It True - Tame Impala

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