A statement posted to the singer's official Instagram account revealed he would be undergoing a "minor surgical procedure" in the coming days.

Paul Simon has canceled two shows scheduled for Philadelphia's Academy of Music because of "unmanageable" back pain.

Paul Simon canceled two concerts over the weekend due to 'chronic and intense back pain' and announced that he will be undergoing a 'minor surgical procedure' in the future: 'It became unmanageable.'