Greta Van Fleet guitarist Jake Kiszka hospitalised with pneumonia

He's taken ill during their North American tour

Greta Van Fleet's Jake Kiszka
Author: Scott ColothanPublished 18th Mar 2022
Last updated 18th Mar 2022

Greta Van Fleet guitarist Jake Kiszka is currently being treated in hospital for pneumonia.

The Frankenmuth rockers issued a statement at 7pm UK time last night confirming that both Jake and his brother and band mate Josh Kiszka had woken up yesterday with a non-Covid related illness.

The band confirmed that their shows in Flint and Ypsilanti in their home state of Michigan were both being rescheduled for the autumn to allow the Kiszka brothers time to recover.

A few hours later, Greta Van Fleet issued a second statement confirming that although Josh is getting better, Jake’s health had deteriorated.

"While Josh has mostly recovered, Jake's diagnosis is more complex," Greta Van Fleet said. "What started as a small cough on Tuesday rapidly progressed overnight requiring his admission to the hospital yesterday.

“The last 24 hours have been arduous as doctors were unsure of the exact illness. Fortunately, after further evaluation, they are confident in their diagnosis of pneumonia and an optimal course of treatment has been determined."

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As a result of Jake’s condition, Greta Van Fleet have posted a third North American tour date in Huntington.

Greta Van Fleet added: “We are grateful for your kindness and appreciate your positive support during this difficult time. We promise to give you the most up to date information as the situation progresses.”

Greta Van Fleet are currently touring their second studio album ‘The Battle at Garden's Gate’, which hit the UK album chart Top 10 in April 2021.

The band play English concerts at London Alexandra Palace and two dates at Manchester O2 Apollo in June.

Everyone at Planet Rock wishes Jake Kiszka a speedy recovery.

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