Carl Palmer Health Issue: Drummer Recovering After Recent Medical Procedure

Carl Palmer delivered positive news after undergoing successful heart surgery.

Palmer confirmed in a post on Wednesday that he underwent a major heart operation to restore the sinus rhythm of the organ. After the successful procedure, the veteran drummer expressed his gratitude who helped him and supported him in his health journey.

Carl Palmer Recovering From Heart Surgery

On Palmer's official Facebook page, the post confirmed that the ablation procedure was done due to his previous atrial fibrillation. It also shared the before and after surgery photos of the drummer.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, AF is the most common type of treated heart arrhythmia in which the heart beats irregularly. It may be a permanent condition or may also happen in episodes.

"Carl would to thank his consultant cardiologist, Dr. Tushar Salukhe, who performed the procedure, and all the wonderful attending staff on the Sir Reginald Wilson Ward at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London who have been looking after him today," the caption reads.

He is still recovering at London's Royal Brompton Hospital.

The Emerson, Lake, & Palmer already lost two of its members after Keith Emerson and Greg Lake died in nine months apart in 2016. They died of suicide and cancer, respectively.

Carl Palmer Gearing Up Ahead of 2023 Tour

The drummer underwent the operation ahead of the Return of Emerson, Lake & Palmer 2023 Summer tour in the US in July. He will play alongside Paul Bielatowicz and Simon Fitzpatrick, with the show also bringing video footage of Emerson and Lake from the band's shows at London's Royal Albert Hall in 1992.

The shows will reportedly serve as tribute concerts for his late ELP members.

See the full dates and venues of Palmer's Return of Emerson, Lake & Palmer 2023 Summer Tour - US below -

Jul. 8 - West Jefferson Saloon Studios Live, NC

Jul. 11 - Green Bay Epic Centre, WI

Jul. 13 - Fort Wayne Foellinger Theater, IN

Jul. 14 - Erie Warner Theater, PA

Jul. 15 - Lorain Lorain Theater, OH

Jul. 21 - Warren Robins Theater, OH

Jul. 23 - Columbus Southern Theater, OH

Jul. 28 - Glenside Keswick Theater, PA

Jul. 29 - Westbury L.I. The Space At Westbury, NY

At the same time, Palmer will also drop the BMG box set of their classic hit singles.